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Position: Librarian 5 W [) c& \7 Q5 T) f& @
Organization: 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
; F6 m Q2 c# U- usummer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to ; P! P1 e( c' m
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 * m. q; h' `6 ^% B& z% u! m
emerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video @4 }1 _, ?; G/ c
and media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a 0 Z' e% P" v( Z B$ O; M: h" O* V
resource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and
( S9 L/ B W0 G X v1 y& escreenings; and fosters and develops a dynamic media arts community in Northern . J1 H. Y8 C% p) U! I3 h
Alberta.
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Job Description: The Librarian will report to the Executive Director and work with the
- A& V! b; H1 ]# GFAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as
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$ k: L' r3 p4 Y0 n5 q+ l) e1 rDuties:
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- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books c2 ?2 {; u7 X, P3 {; i
- Implement a catalogue template for future use 7 O, O! f0 M, |9 s* H) K3 V5 M
- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure
- I& X( R1 u# T& c" P3 F' [- 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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- Applicants must be unemployed and attending (or have recently completed) a post-; S# E# k+ o( G* I$ t; n1 P
secondary training, university preferred ) O5 G6 j7 Q5 ^; r) g
- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week 1 I& v0 P' C: b1 a: b4 o4 F
- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks ' G y4 [1 E( d& _
- L) r5 u6 n& m, b0 p. vQualifications: The ideal candidate will have: 1 {& [) q0 S7 s: e3 u: i" x
- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts
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- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal * {& C. C7 x6 W5 \/ D7 z% @
- Strong team player abilities
$ m6 @; H d2 T7 E- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors
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& G5 {4 y, v9 A; u2 `Application deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009 8 Y6 y: Z& I6 s% t: b7 X* ~1 _
Apply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at $ S; r2 {. }) m+ T: e4 O6 b8 M! I1 `
fava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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