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Position: Librarian & j5 Z9 Y, ~( B% G( D
Organization: Film & Video Arts Society- Alberta (FAVA) ) B6 [3 w y& ~% E0 l: a
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FAVA is currently looking for a Librarian to join the FAVA team for 10 weeks in the
# D; ?- ]! i5 B x- U$ |; Msummer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to
( q# H. R$ U3 `8 ~$ Rsupport the production and exhibition of film, video and media artists from Northern
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; Y$ A9 @9 N/ }8 i" T# wFAVA serves members with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience, ranging from + R- ]& [* z: y/ S% t- d4 P
emerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video . T7 G" X b" C2 [ J
and media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a 9 Z% h4 d" F1 d/ U
resource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and
# ?/ p: e2 c. L. ~2 s7 `+ x0 J0 qscreenings; and fosters and develops a dynamic media arts community in Northern # p! g$ H/ S* X: W: t
Alberta. 8 U* I5 z5 E/ v. }- p0 b q: h
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Job Description: The Librarian will report to the Executive Director and work with the ) G! R3 l5 g9 m
FAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as * f a) E- S4 L# R
well as the script, magazine and book library.
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+ [5 A2 n( |* ?. c; |5 CDuties: - N4 A% b3 J C: z% T y2 D
- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library ' {1 C! Z1 G5 G- X
- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books , k* N4 Q# {# g- |* }3 _: D& z3 c+ S' ?
- Implement a catalogue template for future use * E4 B7 h; ~ T0 b0 W2 i6 Y
- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure
" B: l8 E3 j4 K: y, e4 u- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable 0 U, ]* R: s9 M% Z
" { g1 b. ^4 ] A5 CDetails: 8 C# q1 m* t! }4 Z9 [# G: N* {
- Funding for this position is provided by the Summer Temporary Employment Program - k% w0 {- }6 d6 ?$ r
(STEP)
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secondary training, university preferred ' n' U$ h: o2 L( ~% B6 S3 y/ e
- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week ; L4 r" k" x5 d+ Z7 e% x
- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks ( T+ D& k" {% ^5 O
1 t/ b) ]4 V" Y9 GQualifications: The ideal candidate will have: 6 f4 r7 w! P; m' Q
- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts
& {* Y+ [* Q- P( I$ z5 Y0 u- Strong organizational skills
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- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal * h$ g+ Z+ b7 F: i% C7 h0 r, y/ C
- Strong team player abilities
5 P' R5 O! \: m$ u% z9 h5 Z5 i, m% r- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors
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2 ]( u. E5 B: f# Q1 ^& d OApplication deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009 Z3 j. A% \+ }7 D J7 B
Apply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at
$ l5 d" ? r2 E2 Lfava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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