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Position: Librarian
4 n9 Q1 |% E/ v1 F+ T: bOrganization: Film & Video Arts Society- Alberta (FAVA) * V6 z" ?0 s: v% g/ ^1 w& y
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FAVA is currently looking for a Librarian to join the FAVA team for 10 weeks in the
, ?% O. o& w- q% y( o8 X1 B4 a/ |summer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to 1 h! K4 `8 U0 K
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 5 n+ v* a6 U# p, P) B/ S! _& P
emerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video
7 ^- n% s' g, O- Xand media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a 4 V- k. g4 C7 x5 n Z6 p* p2 r
resource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and " ?* m4 O5 B+ a
screenings; and fosters and develops a dynamic media arts community in Northern 0 K" _6 O" v/ @0 {8 _
Alberta.
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Job Description: The Librarian will report to the Executive Director and work with the
1 ]) q- u7 G/ OFAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as 3 P, j, w# S' F' }: a% @/ _- `' ~5 e
well as the script, magazine and book library.
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! c1 E" }; \1 j7 \Duties: 2 ~' g b1 p E' @& z
- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library
% r. L# b; z! I# |/ K1 m( i I' |- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books
) Y6 ^. H! y$ v7 N- s% ~! W- Implement a catalogue template for future use
6 T5 P$ z: n) ~9 F) u. n6 F9 `! _- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure
, i* Q7 n- H# _+ F: z5 Y) s- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable a$ X4 n/ i5 _6 G
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Details: 4 X! T; A5 j* I5 C
- Funding for this position is provided by the Summer Temporary Employment Program . y1 R! |" B2 ?6 N
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- Applicants must be unemployed and attending (or have recently completed) a post-
5 g* j$ q5 w+ b& G" A. V) ksecondary training, university preferred + W! j/ Z4 ~8 g( E( S7 y! N _( x
- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week
* ^' b7 t9 _! ?2 s( V& W- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks 9 J+ ^6 B& y/ H2 H! T- D8 K, u
1 `. C5 Z- R$ `7 y8 nQualifications: The ideal candidate will have: 5 u6 ^' H% _; @4 V: a: q
- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts . g! A4 C2 ~( J' P3 J. s5 ]
- Strong organizational skills : {; r2 t0 J* s6 S- a9 G
- Experience or training in library sciences preferred - u- N7 |2 e1 e
- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal - x* \6 k" ?# _* Y; k, F/ }7 S
- Strong team player abilities
/ h: f; \( `4 t- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors
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: i1 Z* }4 t" L9 m7 N; xApplication deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009
) B" I6 i. ~. N* AApply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at 3 j. x8 [2 V" u/ h$ u+ l$ `) A4 q& r
fava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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