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Position: Librarian
+ k$ h |' _. r3 sOrganization: Film & Video Arts Society- Alberta (FAVA)
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- j2 `) N1 }! C. gFAVA is currently looking for a Librarian to join the FAVA team for 10 weeks in the
, `. |0 e1 `: [, t2 j, Gsummer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to 3 q2 u3 |0 O, [4 P% w, M
support the production and exhibition of film, video and media artists from Northern * a }! q3 Y! y) M
Alberta.
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9 @9 f6 a" m5 ~1 E, UFAVA serves members with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience, ranging from / ^: k- N( h) {/ W- k
emerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video
, A1 A. V0 C: c) r5 e' x7 Mand media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a - P5 R" E1 l2 e
resource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and 4 a8 B! {: M: ?' N
screenings; and fosters and develops a dynamic media arts community in Northern 1 X' g% g" K7 L+ j4 t: s
Alberta. ! D1 e- ^* o( K% G! y) w) e: H. Y
" ~* m1 A u+ @Job Description: The Librarian will report to the Executive Director and work with the 9 `6 i0 k. r1 A0 }; [2 X' V
FAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as & v, w/ @' i- @( O$ D7 h
well as the script, magazine and book library.
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Duties:
/ K# A! ^( Z+ N. A, f- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library - }% S% I! M5 \* A' m1 c0 M
- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books
* V- W9 G6 m) M+ N( y* }* e) @1 m- Implement a catalogue template for future use
6 O1 x* b8 W+ r' D* w4 @- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure
4 W- `) T% G4 ?7 `) v) V4 G$ S- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable
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Details:
: ?3 v: E( _: k9 ^; ~' t3 v- Funding for this position is provided by the Summer Temporary Employment Program : e5 o8 x) j* ^+ A, u" i
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- Applicants must be unemployed and attending (or have recently completed) a post-
' g! C% a0 L q$ i* b; f. Msecondary training, university preferred - o7 J: {+ N3 T' n- j
- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week
: H+ c: [& e4 Z3 d9 X8 }9 C% |4 u& T- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks
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Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: ; y( S h' c9 }. A' N+ Z' {
- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts
7 N; P% K' Q# \3 d- Strong organizational skills
5 J* F+ g- m4 M, Z* I$ \- Experience or training in library sciences preferred
* T/ \- s$ {! B/ C! V1 E: b3 f- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal # ^3 `7 \# Y3 ~2 g3 @: t
- Strong team player abilities
( g8 Y+ w. K* u# H# e2 F# h- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors 4 g" T' K4 _2 ?( S) r
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Application deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009
: q, \: W% n! k( i' @Apply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at
/ L- {* E5 B1 P, P% m0 Y. v- _- m7 efava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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