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Position: Librarian 8 e# V [& }7 |+ a$ I# h
Organization: Film & Video Arts Society- Alberta (FAVA) , A: Z3 O# Y( O0 L4 X
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FAVA is currently looking for a Librarian to join the FAVA team for 10 weeks in the
6 G+ i- ~9 P* t6 hsummer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to
0 z/ j4 ]/ y1 ?# T1 K5 G7 L. N- Usupport the production and exhibition of film, video and media artists from Northern + W# M$ R% J7 s8 a# q9 D
Alberta. 8 I" n, ?! z8 W' ]( p( M
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FAVA serves members with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience, ranging from
) j7 w8 D* I5 ~) W: n/ Nemerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video " C; O! m5 B8 t" e$ ]) x x2 J1 e: ?
and media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a
. r2 H" Y$ H. Bresource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and 0 ~" H) T7 w' o# N+ Y" W
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 4 B) S+ q' \# f2 \0 m6 M. h8 m
FAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as M! |# Z8 V6 A ? `( ^ G
well as the script, magazine and book library. 0 G! S9 A0 C1 I2 z. A6 J) {$ Z
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Duties: % D6 Y! [( e W* A: h9 V
- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library , Q( R: j6 ~" W. r% K- n. \
- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books
* S _, p+ D8 h$ T9 a5 U* L% s- Implement a catalogue template for future use
' `+ [6 l7 P3 t- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure 5 a+ ?. }; C3 w' E) X
- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable
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Details: 1 M3 a2 l+ l7 w8 H1 \, a
- 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-
7 H7 k6 R O/ H# y- S" Fsecondary training, university preferred
- A5 v' S; }) ~: u V( U+ Y- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week 9 }9 r4 N8 j6 t R
- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks & {4 N- P8 r$ O
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Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: ; J6 f, ~* q5 f# v. E. R1 b
- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts : A5 D) ^# f! T
- Strong organizational skills
0 D8 p* r) }0 d# t- Experience or training in library sciences preferred
! I. f+ _/ S: v- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
0 O' w, r3 X. e7 E: i7 b4 {' u7 z- Strong team player abilities
/ O0 {3 P) ]* }$ _* q' ^- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors 2 ?' H$ U K0 ?8 Q. v
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, M' `2 C' f4 s4 S3 n. OApplication deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009
+ q& r9 ?$ v; Q- I8 TApply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at
2 q0 n9 M% F5 v/ h- ?$ Ofava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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