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Position: Librarian ' ]! ~9 _$ a! Y5 w, Q. x
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 $ ^) t/ I# |! \
summer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to 3 `, s; ~' I" ?- ?2 d( ^7 h4 j' |
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
' c1 f1 l8 \" R0 F% u; J4 oemerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video
7 a" R8 E$ w) ]3 W# ?' j/ u- [and media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a
4 e4 l2 y9 b Iresource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and
! c& e5 `( {7 K& ?) Hscreenings; 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 - { Y1 E3 u: l7 S+ x
FAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as
3 h6 [0 f \$ n# fwell as the script, magazine and book library. " S8 W9 n9 G& j7 ^6 V
% h! D' _& {, s' K4 }0 MDuties: % y# |8 I* ~3 X) V# `' @1 }8 V
- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library
" Z: ^- B% N/ ]3 Y9 K+ \8 }- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books % n! ]! y0 j3 Z; c8 X2 l4 t z
- Implement a catalogue template for future use " n# J0 c) o9 V, X
- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure 1 k6 q* B# o1 y$ ^4 G" ~$ x
- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable
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, Y$ b2 q* A3 I+ z8 Q1 E" ?. I; cDetails:
, o0 Y; W; g, E) o- Funding for this position is provided by the Summer Temporary Employment Program
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i* ~, Z, `. P, k C; n4 J" [- Applicants must be unemployed and attending (or have recently completed) a post-
3 @9 S6 t4 ?9 i v- Xsecondary training, university preferred ; ?- ^; Y& M: S: R; s
- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week
$ `. m' C# x( K1 x7 n5 Y7 ]- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks
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( ]9 a. M3 Z# W* _& s( z2 m7 z3 Y! e( dQualifications: The ideal candidate will have:
, v1 H3 H5 U* {4 @* s. z+ `- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts
) [0 \2 ~( X- I4 f. G- Strong organizational skills
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- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
8 d+ ~% I( T( a& J0 \- Strong team player abilities
- U+ i* _, o) H- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors
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4 `( \) X! b0 _3 O5 y* B: y) ~Application deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009 1 }8 l2 K) F) G/ c; }( T R* t
Apply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at / y% `, W8 {0 @ H( F# K9 t& D6 g
fava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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