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Position: Librarian " J9 J9 [1 k/ V. A M
Organization: Film & Video Arts Society- Alberta (FAVA) 2 _% P ^# M% l' p0 q5 T
{5 I# A. ?+ |3 e% R5 [7 mFAVA is currently looking for a Librarian to join the FAVA team for 10 weeks in the
' P2 r5 ^1 O( q% a' T7 U1 y+ Rsummer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to
) p2 g6 H/ L/ Z* ysupport the production and exhibition of film, video and media artists from Northern 5 z. B! w( ^$ H2 I0 c/ e' X
Alberta. 9 l# r: w5 [: L
1 R0 N2 P- n( I. B" R' q3 z5 X) ~& pFAVA serves members with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience, ranging from ( S: W3 e, A7 W3 ?0 \; [$ f; x
emerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video
9 f; z. b* C6 l. X7 U4 _, J/ K) Fand media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a . Y0 {4 D$ J* V6 y) {
resource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and 6 u2 N, u! d+ P. p% Y$ `
screenings; 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 " Q) k7 K2 Z1 \* z/ X
FAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as
" c1 v B* \! K7 x( uwell as the script, magazine and book library. 9 F7 g6 Y0 w6 I8 w+ @& u2 ] c4 J
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Duties:
4 B U; h0 H4 ^2 d$ @- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library , J" m3 _0 ?- z, A
- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books 8 [9 M3 j3 _- a m& e0 n
- Implement a catalogue template for future use 9 L% [ \" U3 ~; g
- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure
1 @4 l3 J- G5 ^. V- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable # ~0 W: i# K; l( n+ v) l* n
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Details: / O" Y3 G/ I- t
- Funding for this position is provided by the Summer Temporary Employment Program 3 t9 j& c1 X( x
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- Applicants must be unemployed and attending (or have recently completed) a post-% g6 N" x: h |/ M" S- ~
secondary training, university preferred 2 l) b1 ?3 O$ ~5 z" A* P' V/ S/ X% S
- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week ! `' W9 o% ~7 w2 q; m" N9 n$ x, _% n
- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks
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8 _" l: D4 f" E& Z- MQualifications: The ideal candidate will have: 4 h% T/ o% _3 Q1 g+ t8 V
- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts 0 X- k) ?5 T' G
- Strong organizational skills
2 A8 H Z" [7 D3 q9 z5 n- Experience or training in library sciences preferred
' e3 G$ h7 |" j% B5 A- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
9 j% A7 M2 }) _& Q. g- Strong team player abilities ) J: @6 ~6 P8 f& t4 }( @: ]
- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors ' ~7 z4 X8 H* w1 }% P
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Application deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009
8 ^5 V1 J( l0 R* d DApply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at * {7 p: q, O3 z) o* s
fava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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