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Position: Librarian 1 M N f+ ]. f+ R4 {$ X
Organization: Film & Video Arts Society- Alberta (FAVA) " G/ s6 Y( K. I8 v K' d9 Q4 q1 I
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FAVA is currently looking for a Librarian to join the FAVA team for 10 weeks in the , W1 r v2 m/ l3 X4 _7 ?
summer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to " d) Y; c7 n0 }5 o
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 # V* ~- p6 j9 r/ z( j/ ^6 ^' _" y- s
emerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video
9 ]) F8 t9 }2 D: \( x: ~$ Land media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a
( M; E, ^/ r8 k! eresource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and ; ]" i- H/ t5 x, k
screenings; and fosters and develops a dynamic media arts community in Northern $ d2 F/ ~8 N A( I2 B& c1 o1 E* L
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Job Description: The Librarian will report to the Executive Director and work with the 4 q+ a O8 |2 { X* B9 v7 w' o+ J
FAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as
$ ]% W6 {. R# Z0 owell as the script, magazine and book library.
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Duties: / m! r6 X0 z: W& h I* z& A
- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library
9 k+ X. ]' a! W! q- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books 4 X( I& n" ^( _0 b8 D* h) |
- Implement a catalogue template for future use
; F6 w1 D' Y, O" T- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure
; c2 \; o1 C8 \. X- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable
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) \, c/ o7 A! }6 O, _! w/ j4 f) EDetails: ) ~* t h( q6 I/ R
- Funding for this position is provided by the Summer Temporary Employment Program - T" ^9 X$ O2 g" r
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- Applicants must be unemployed and attending (or have recently completed) a post-
8 G; Y' F+ a7 s' }secondary training, university preferred
3 {" k) N9 q# `( g! x9 E5 I$ a! O- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week N; |# E8 d- k& ~, t0 n0 S
- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks , V$ i6 x' \% ?! {9 v3 X- S/ M
. R3 B7 F2 {9 Y8 |, a; |' aQualifications: The ideal candidate will have:
$ u# |. w! Q4 {. b# J7 s- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts + `$ u. n- ]& W5 J
- Strong organizational skills
( e& `# F0 Y" Q- W% t- Experience or training in library sciences preferred
( B; P0 D7 w: |0 b! {5 J. f5 O- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
5 x: k' }1 B2 W) R; v1 f. \- Strong team player abilities
& q8 h2 y( [# Y; _1 F4 u: C5 v! a4 B! `- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors
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! _) R& H$ B0 ?! EApplication deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009
- M( j X8 M. C+ K# m) zApply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at
$ c+ X5 [, v' }( w" J+ }fava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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