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Position: Librarian # Y6 L- [7 Y, ^, v2 M
Organization: Film & Video Arts Society- Alberta (FAVA) 0 i* c Z, P- U' Q2 r' l
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FAVA is currently looking for a Librarian to join the FAVA team for 10 weeks in the
) `2 `9 ~. W- X5 E' X" Q9 S' Asummer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to 8 }8 M* ]5 t2 T
support the production and exhibition of film, video and media artists from Northern
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FAVA serves members with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience, ranging from
: D4 V3 W- G2 K/ Demerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video 2 @0 o7 p$ b: D. Q2 [4 h) \
and media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a
7 @# u: ^! R* ]! i# `resource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and
, [2 O% w5 V9 q hscreenings; 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 d$ u: I% ^( T& \
FAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as
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Duties: ' L' U/ ]6 E: W6 _) j0 U6 G! C
- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library 3 y- z i. K0 Z. d% E2 A
- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books i) Y. h& I7 n" _1 N- ~: U2 F* F( Q
- Implement a catalogue template for future use
) G+ A* V9 L( n- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure
' Z* G O' W: q0 z8 {* I3 i- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable 9 {5 o1 _% x2 l3 A" p2 g
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Details: , y5 j+ H' y! T0 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-
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- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week & I! z% L G+ P' \9 ?- B3 W
- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks
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- [* l1 o/ E) w0 J8 HQualifications: The ideal candidate will have:
. J! E; D$ ?( l- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts E- \$ h& ^. G( D" }$ a3 A* y
- Strong organizational skills
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- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
) W( U( k+ r7 ?. r; H( w6 w- Strong team player abilities
8 ?5 {. K2 Q# V; u# H0 ]( Q5 i* {) u- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors 4 _ s; F' i8 K' k2 g+ E
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0 h* j. Y6 X8 v" d% |Application deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009 ! H5 [0 D; W% g+ h$ O
Apply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at
, m& U; R! \+ @' y0 V4 Rfava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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