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Position: Librarian ; I3 N. Q+ h; s6 C! ~# L
Organization: Film & Video Arts Society- Alberta (FAVA)
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* U5 v2 M3 u( z WFAVA is currently looking for a Librarian to join the FAVA team for 10 weeks in the
' N2 j% V# ]: Osummer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to
' p6 l; }3 w4 |+ W4 j4 vsupport 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
9 G- g, S v0 j4 Y& F2 f1 |2 Oemerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video
, k9 z7 `0 O+ E3 B7 Q" B/ Dand media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a # J6 L% d" {, S2 ~/ F- R* C
resource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and
! i0 l5 h2 c( S0 z# W+ ^screenings; and fosters and develops a dynamic media arts community in Northern
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- w) e8 c1 B2 X& q, z- U* @' pJob Description: The Librarian will report to the Executive Director and work with the
% ^- i; K3 a3 Y) m* aFAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as p, K* G8 r( p- e
well as the script, magazine and book library.
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Duties: , _. T1 V+ _2 E" C7 m* \, _0 i: L
- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library
3 y9 s- i0 b$ p4 y$ S- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books
! L' U0 `0 ^; H1 D+ X- Implement a catalogue template for future use V' J+ e7 q( d9 D. D
- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure
/ ?0 r8 ^/ ]1 }- g- @' A L- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable
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1 B( T9 I; y9 b0 [Details:
2 Z3 Z+ q& ~* s1 G, q: w- Funding for this position is provided by the Summer Temporary Employment Program / h5 a$ m) R- T4 ]6 K) r
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- Applicants must be unemployed and attending (or have recently completed) a post-
. @ L7 V+ m1 c4 c+ }* wsecondary training, university preferred
' c. b- Q i3 k4 o- S, Y- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week : c6 s$ a; _4 W' Q3 G: F7 y
- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks
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0 d) y8 r# }/ k8 sQualifications: The ideal candidate will have: . f. R5 N7 ~- ]; V. x% i8 t1 G* @
- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts 9 k/ ~- P3 {" V* u0 R% g
- Strong organizational skills 7 B# n( T" \& D& s
- Experience or training in library sciences preferred # H: Z/ y+ [8 C7 d
- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
6 {( `4 |7 s: v6 f: I& u- Strong team player abilities ' ~7 j) X8 _- I/ r
- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors
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* Q4 K/ J$ J! b# V. P3 sApplication deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009
) L# ?' `6 u8 F1 C A. v( S' vApply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at 4 E$ ]) B- P: w( J, u1 y
fava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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