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Position: Librarian " M$ s* w3 |/ N( J9 l# g. ^
Organization: Film & Video Arts Society- Alberta (FAVA) ' a1 d" Y: z0 A1 A
) F5 a, l+ G# t% G9 xFAVA is currently looking for a Librarian to join the FAVA team for 10 weeks in the
, n# |* d- i! z7 k* Fsummer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to
4 j( G8 [+ V$ w; l* ?support the production and exhibition of film, video and media artists from Northern
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/ x5 a. s/ N: n. c+ Q: MFAVA serves members with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience, ranging from
4 e, z! X: a" Q) i0 T& i0 r( lemerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video
) S, r9 q; g/ |$ ^3 S9 Eand media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a
! [# U; P+ W5 e# Xresource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and 6 F* \/ u: |/ ?" L
screenings; and fosters and develops a dynamic media arts community in Northern ! ~; U, R9 Q. B
Alberta.
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Job Description: The Librarian will report to the Executive Director and work with the
5 P% ~# [' ~* J# V/ g% }; vFAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as
* T# p8 R/ H5 d& Pwell as the script, magazine and book library. 4 W" ]/ |# n4 G! u) ?$ U7 [
: O" [( t# K4 g. g( U; i3 @+ x, CDuties: * E' W0 S* R" a! w# Z" S
- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library
7 w' f: o+ ^6 ^9 |; R; w- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books
$ v7 q7 u" } m; ]# `5 }- Implement a catalogue template for future use
! C5 W7 M5 K7 s0 {5 n# h* m- I3 [- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure
. K" m( F; A* s- X- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable ; x* I' W1 K' G
9 H, X, g2 i. g6 s! l8 Z+ X' B% h: wDetails:
, t7 @1 |4 T. g7 `! P5 D/ b/ ^- Funding for this position is provided by the Summer Temporary Employment Program ' ?& ~) K' g( Z: s5 }1 e
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- Applicants must be unemployed and attending (or have recently completed) a post-
9 T/ I& u( K" ?0 Esecondary training, university preferred * l- J$ ~4 B A0 Z" m- v- g
- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week
6 v, E* ~; M# I1 I" D" `; X- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks 3 I2 d# h0 B5 T& d
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Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have:
& L& Y# ?' Z4 H3 ^6 A! x) y6 {( Z- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts
9 h( ~# J# Q0 c3 O% N& `- Strong organizational skills % o( _2 d8 \ o6 c" ]+ I9 _1 \
- Experience or training in library sciences preferred
; b. P: J" p6 z) O* E$ f- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
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- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors 2 O5 P" P" K( W( S3 l
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Application deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009
' U- j' G* g+ ~. ?Apply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at
O5 T. C* c3 k6 N$ U; kfava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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