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Position: Librarian
D1 I8 o. o! U! I; G5 y! dOrganization: Film & Video Arts Society- Alberta (FAVA)
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FAVA is currently looking for a Librarian to join the FAVA team for 10 weeks in the
- H' ?, u+ r S+ ]/ A1 ?. n* Fsummer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to 9 |9 C$ q ~# b, O. G8 M' f
support the production and exhibition of film, video and media artists from Northern
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FAVA serves members with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience, ranging from & [9 W2 |% w' O$ C7 y j Y( H
emerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video , k U( p. q- T
and media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a
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: {: t! }" n |# k! J) d% qscreenings; and fosters and develops a dynamic media arts community in Northern
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Job Description: The Librarian will report to the Executive Director and work with the 6 T( @( q$ S# e5 w [2 l
FAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as ! G4 G% z i" V1 D) G. b U! |
well as the script, magazine and book library.
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Duties:
( a( A2 J5 H0 @2 e4 z/ v v' h- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library
: K& T1 ]+ @( V) |1 \1 P- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books , M/ a) d) G6 l" Z, A9 F
- Implement a catalogue template for future use
6 a5 P0 |1 e- s; c$ {+ ~$ ~- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure / i# h2 u* c, K) r4 t: p+ r; j
- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable
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- Funding for this position is provided by the Summer Temporary Employment Program
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$ j& l9 `( |3 r/ E' [: F% @- Applicants must be unemployed and attending (or have recently completed) a post-
, i8 N, V" O& o3 ^- f Jsecondary training, university preferred
$ V2 y* n+ T3 x% F$ r2 }4 B- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week
8 A K8 w, Y9 j: X- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks % R2 n. S& i; Z3 @+ p- y8 X; B: U
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Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have:
8 ?9 N" S3 S- | W- Q- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts ! h. `) n. @7 z9 ]; Y
- Strong organizational skills
, f( b% w- Y" D5 X ]( [5 s- Experience or training in library sciences preferred
/ q2 A- n) y, R5 H, H; p, \8 w- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
! o+ {, ~0 E1 e" J1 L- Strong team player abilities - D' O0 K1 q7 p* B
- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors
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0 Q4 |6 ?/ {% z c3 jApplication deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009 9 J8 _ I1 X" D k( _- p) a0 ^
Apply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at * _% Y1 B5 c, k9 |# j" k
fava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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