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Position: Librarian
/ B7 Z$ i: @) w0 Z' {4 E, B/ tOrganization: Film & Video Arts Society- Alberta (FAVA)
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7 O* ^$ l- {+ P. O$ V' GFAVA is currently looking for a Librarian to join the FAVA team for 10 weeks in the ' d# Y0 i3 Q. L) [3 A7 w
summer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to 7 F' t% n2 Q( V. Z0 I
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 4 \: }/ e# m- ]) w4 {' j
emerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video
* o8 a* f# q, t& Kand media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a
+ o6 K/ G; z3 t8 A0 V4 c( v. Dresource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and * {( \9 g- m0 b# b3 r7 x( ^
screenings; and fosters and develops a dynamic media arts community in Northern 7 A/ W# }, e2 r# x
Alberta.
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Job Description: The Librarian will report to the Executive Director and work with the
- j2 M# L# u& F$ V0 K! S# x6 u- pFAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as
7 X& Z' M& o( o& N9 i) i0 ]/ kwell as the script, magazine and book library. , G4 k/ }; t2 |4 | o1 q5 m( u
( K/ z; B* f7 {$ ~( `4 oDuties: 9 T: g- K) f9 s# r. ~
- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library
3 I' Z2 G X* |6 t( q5 c7 g- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books
" j3 H9 ~& |3 {3 e; T- Implement a catalogue template for future use
5 T1 n- G; E3 T4 j- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure 6 F8 I. j! N) Z, @
- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable
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3 @& P0 D1 `+ V: e2 X! A5 XDetails:
& x" ^! N( G! u% v" F- Funding for this position is provided by the Summer Temporary Employment Program
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- Applicants must be unemployed and attending (or have recently completed) a post-
1 h* W: d8 n6 ^9 [1 A" osecondary training, university preferred
% T, G/ R) N1 x% |* ?% Q- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week ; C# S/ ~ S+ S" {$ P! j/ [7 D* g7 ]
- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks " u5 H8 x2 P* w! A) X0 w
7 C5 `) b$ A7 T ~. L/ {, CQualifications: The ideal candidate will have: $ Q/ \& n7 \ q0 A1 F3 K
- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts
( |# t2 g3 \6 D* L- Strong organizational skills ) ?" V$ a$ m: e. P* z- [- X/ _
- Experience or training in library sciences preferred
5 R" S4 [* g1 \- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
T! K5 G0 h5 K, @( c, T; t+ b- Strong team player abilities
% K& u# \! W! k, q- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors 6 n, }2 w9 s" D
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' }# X& e8 G* V4 Q7 {! b( @9 nApplication deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009
( O; l4 n& \* F: @Apply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at
0 `3 E/ l k1 |5 B6 P* Ofava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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