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Position: Librarian 7 H& U8 h' m' {; U
Organization: Film & Video Arts Society- Alberta (FAVA) 5 h Q* D, j2 q% P9 S* y
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FAVA is currently looking for a Librarian to join the FAVA team for 10 weeks in the * Q o0 \+ Z, `$ _: |
summer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to , p, A, u% }/ i1 t
support the production and exhibition of film, video and media artists from Northern 8 ^6 ^( U+ U1 W
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FAVA serves members with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience, ranging from
& K" U+ _- m8 m' U6 I% Memerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video
! t4 m( N. l6 Q% [2 y/ w9 a& xand media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a ! G- B" A# v! S: J2 b/ ?: {" x
resource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and ; K* c4 h: X5 E% k7 U/ d( B, |- f
screenings; and fosters and develops a dynamic media arts community in Northern * z6 \" Q) G5 W& |& X0 g5 p
Alberta. + h, b. A5 M* |% h, @( b3 q
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Job Description: The Librarian will report to the Executive Director and work with the , F! a+ w2 [! v8 K, C" `
FAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as
* p1 \6 g8 B" \+ |4 N F U% pwell as the script, magazine and book library.
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$ P# P6 i, }* L) k6 x# E" |Duties:
3 S) ^" u9 \$ @1 ^% P/ A/ }- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library 8 n, S1 R. h8 L; u! }5 s
- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books . F) M5 [- D% ]4 [4 x" I
- Implement a catalogue template for future use ; ^( L1 G3 L9 e& a) h
- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure 6 E) ^) X# u. u6 r
- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable
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Details:
, ~5 s& e0 e& i2 ]- Funding for this position is provided by the Summer Temporary Employment Program
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! U$ P7 u0 b% ^; f ^- Applicants must be unemployed and attending (or have recently completed) a post-
I2 ]1 l1 |0 Asecondary training, university preferred 9 \& C9 |: ?- S& X& @) \0 M/ d. F
- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week ; z/ B9 j5 L& | I& n6 k
- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks
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Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have:
* ?; q" ^! v/ E- q0 l2 L# j- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts
0 l& Y( h) a) A: X- Strong organizational skills
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- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
- e2 k {( `/ ]4 A, c- Strong team player abilities
$ {. U: [' g8 S, J6 C- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors
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Application deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009
) ]4 n2 C2 R) ^% g/ N, i- |Apply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at 7 Q- K9 R# A: e. n
fava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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