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Position: Librarian 1 R+ `; l; o. C( W9 s/ A) U7 t
Organization: Film & Video Arts Society- Alberta (FAVA)
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+ X3 g0 }* ~( T7 B) b) p& {' UFAVA is currently looking for a Librarian to join the FAVA team for 10 weeks in the
8 \3 n o5 d, @0 h0 T5 Fsummer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to
1 ?# k! y9 I! Tsupport the production and exhibition of film, video and media artists from Northern ! G/ ?" r8 W7 h* @0 \4 g
Alberta.
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p! q. ?$ K7 e7 v" s; k4 oFAVA serves members with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience, ranging from
9 Z& y9 G" p U# Y+ yemerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video - l5 S* o$ ^5 q, e+ \
and media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a
: \( |% L; G3 Q; Sresource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and ( \( W+ D6 l- [& r: D
screenings; and fosters and develops a dynamic media arts community in Northern
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' ~8 {) n3 [. C+ xJob Description: The Librarian will report to the Executive Director and work with the & \. A; q; K# |4 z- ^4 P! P0 w
FAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as
/ z5 P7 O+ q5 w$ L& g4 {4 pwell as the script, magazine and book library. 8 D3 A$ S- x0 k5 x
7 S! c) p" N! y/ L! jDuties: ! J0 X. r: N. b) V5 E1 f
- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library
% W! q: T: A3 _- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books
4 T% Z6 p( r2 [- Implement a catalogue template for future use
4 k- v3 ^7 K5 f6 ^! s- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure % b9 w- m. Z- ], C- [4 }' o. C7 [
- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable 8 ]* D/ J) o, W
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Details: / w, |) S9 I. G. x: W" U. Q
- 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-) F9 r# L! S% n" [% K8 H
secondary training, university preferred $ d8 d8 C4 f3 Q. D) h/ g0 v
- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week * g2 M- P( j( h5 a: V* x( I0 k* ]
- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks
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Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: / W$ V: l6 S' m
- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts
6 X* `/ t. B1 L$ u: i3 n5 {5 G- Strong organizational skills
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- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
- n4 h* R7 q1 E% b5 ~- Strong team player abilities + E: I, ^% ], \1 e) c
- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors + ^% F O( d& l" }+ a& m
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Application deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009
2 a- Y1 z, k4 K) P/ d# XApply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at
2 D& z' n5 y9 xfava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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