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Position: Librarian 1 i9 \0 x3 K& H
Organization: Film & Video Arts Society- Alberta (FAVA) . I l9 c8 o, W! N2 T
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FAVA is currently looking for a Librarian to join the FAVA team for 10 weeks in the # A3 @3 C* g: z! D
summer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to ( s. Q. c/ M* x; `' C) x2 [
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
/ C& S9 X7 Z( |) Yemerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video
9 F( _7 K8 i; ^3 U+ hand media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a
7 ]' W) P, }/ o6 b" T) o& sresource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and ; a+ y/ _3 S1 _4 R4 u
screenings; and fosters and develops a dynamic media arts community in Northern ) T0 _8 B1 h9 [3 ~4 D, H
Alberta.
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, p/ D5 ?$ H7 `# g! {2 I9 Q }Job Description: The Librarian will report to the Executive Director and work with the ) S6 k% z: D0 [
FAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as ; C9 y' ^9 Y/ W) d0 ]4 S
well as the script, magazine and book library.
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# o( v5 Z) V$ C/ S8 |$ M; JDuties:
' t) i( _/ Z. p% `2 X: u) K- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library
& L2 l* U2 q2 d9 i- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books
1 |' M% E8 V5 E. t5 s1 Y+ g- Implement a catalogue template for future use
7 z) `% V3 t7 S/ l1 T) c. C9 M- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure
' O6 {- o% K( \ @- i% b- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable
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# i- y8 ]+ X6 a+ v0 V k# xDetails:
4 c/ e% h# v" e+ _- 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-
$ m, u+ K3 q. Psecondary training, university preferred # \: H9 h5 o1 ^& ~- Y; E
- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week
" ]% _% ]( j8 @0 t- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks ; y1 a! V, X( m3 d$ f/ k2 Q
) D- v4 y- S; Q* U6 L& Q0 \+ @Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have:
/ I' e. Q8 Z, K) y: }" j- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts * a0 e7 {1 w: _+ A9 ]6 G! H
- Strong organizational skills ( }5 A8 |' r# Y9 I. w. X
- Experience or training in library sciences preferred * H p* {5 r) ?8 H* {* q
- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal 6 V; @% S9 v0 ` l( T
- Strong team player abilities & ?6 t: [# Z' S$ C3 |
- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors
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3 u: Y7 h+ |' k2 h$ GApplication deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009
, ]9 c8 d! ?& L% c. hApply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at ( t1 [$ t( m. X" W$ @* Q/ e
fava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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