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Position: Librarian ; S: ?; D5 s& f9 P$ q+ h, `$ x
Organization: Film & Video Arts Society- Alberta (FAVA) 1 z+ D# k4 r8 n; L5 W! g
$ _0 v: B3 b8 j2 \$ B2 f/ FFAVA is currently looking for a Librarian to join the FAVA team for 10 weeks in the , q* m* @6 E" r* Z7 P7 o
summer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to " F' U' n) m5 C" f( }
support the production and exhibition of film, video and media artists from Northern 9 Y/ ^) r7 G. {4 f; |9 d4 p. V
Alberta. ! l7 a9 A4 q* F9 Z! i, ^ @4 H
5 v8 x9 c+ e; F& _4 RFAVA serves members with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience, ranging from
" v% b( {* _, \% R8 X/ Qemerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video 0 I) O" w5 G+ D6 k" o: n3 Y* s1 {
and media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a ( S+ r* O# I: u3 v
resource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and
- u2 e7 M7 k6 R% L2 t Pscreenings; and fosters and develops a dynamic media arts community in Northern
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& @, d; C. j4 `3 wJob Description: The Librarian will report to the Executive Director and work with the
: o7 H! L3 u2 u) ^1 u( @0 n' S$ XFAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as & o! O2 \/ g) S0 m8 h! T/ F. X
well as the script, magazine and book library.
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5 a) V" M: b/ ]Duties: 1 p: I8 K6 @5 C1 X/ l a9 p
- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library
! d" J, v% P: b5 T8 {- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books - a9 w) A1 u: d& Q" h
- Implement a catalogue template for future use
M' ^( g: n$ x- w6 o5 Z) R# v- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure 6 W, R# j& x# ~. M8 }/ t* n7 a
- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable
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Details: 0 e# j. ^( e2 g1 x7 M
- Funding for this position is provided by the Summer Temporary Employment Program ! N% J k3 C, f! C* H' O" U
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- Applicants must be unemployed and attending (or have recently completed) a post-# N& ]4 r8 X$ n5 B4 H
secondary training, university preferred
* W/ h+ j: m* r* ]- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week 0 X2 N/ M4 N; V3 B4 h0 p6 G" N
- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks % D8 j1 U6 x& n% ]
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Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: . o3 u. V+ f* l0 h$ [0 L* @4 ~) w t
- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts
) O5 ^* Q4 Q% @- Strong organizational skills
1 g- t8 w5 z9 L$ R& b- Experience or training in library sciences preferred
" p& {& ]- W( w! L" D- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
, q# M! s* _7 c- y. q1 B8 F- Strong team player abilities
& _! e' Z' Q! t5 f% d- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors ; t3 a( V: ]+ J* a
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Application deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009
; V: P4 L8 H: X, W: Q' F# GApply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at : z) s' \. l! Y/ n' F
fava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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