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Position: Librarian 5 T6 U) W+ U5 c- F
Organization: Film & Video Arts Society- Alberta (FAVA)
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: r( R; H3 y) R f; W" tFAVA is currently looking for a Librarian to join the FAVA team for 10 weeks in the
& F+ b. ^+ D+ I- Asummer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to
" p5 ^; |+ i( G1 hsupport the production and exhibition of film, video and media artists from Northern 3 {( O, e& j) B+ W9 Q8 L( z7 j4 J
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FAVA serves members with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience, ranging from ; ]8 o+ }+ V+ L/ A) N2 B
emerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video * N$ k) ^+ i! g5 f
and media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a " x* |. _3 J- B- {% m* v
resource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and
' m5 C; K/ A8 {) nscreenings; and fosters and develops a dynamic media arts community in Northern - z2 M; L. V& ]$ P
Alberta. ! Y5 x% x5 A" U0 ]
1 }! |! j+ c/ _ BJob Description: The Librarian will report to the Executive Director and work with the 4 g) c6 ~- h" G2 e3 {- Z
FAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as
1 j/ V5 Y3 X* G8 x% kwell as the script, magazine and book library. - N$ U$ D r! I( @
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Duties: {* f1 `1 m2 m8 C: k5 j5 X
- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library 3 l) C; p- v' \; ~# v7 g5 S
- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books / G) ~& J$ G4 ?4 g. H0 v H) }/ d3 P* I
- Implement a catalogue template for future use
+ s- m! U. h: X# t; y, m# I- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure
% {2 m+ ]' e: o7 t1 A& E2 {- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable 9 @# b: E6 |2 v4 S( T
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Details: ! f" B" m7 _' G1 u( d& V* X
- Funding for this position is provided by the Summer Temporary Employment Program 4 d, Q9 q5 _1 R7 X7 U; I" ~: c
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- Applicants must be unemployed and attending (or have recently completed) a post-
* M! Z$ A/ R8 `. nsecondary training, university preferred
1 W) u2 X% W6 s, ^- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week
$ x' B% i. y; E5 T- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks + n( G1 d$ z' |4 y/ d5 u/ `
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Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have:
# j- Q2 K4 u9 E- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts
# I6 s# D! o1 ]0 W6 C* w- Strong organizational skills
2 p1 b f" Y# n- ~' j' H! C- Experience or training in library sciences preferred
# l, X1 }2 S" d4 J! G. T5 R& I- J" y' ?- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
% Q, n: d3 V" y3 o- Strong team player abilities
# z0 h' z1 b a& `. x% P1 E- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors
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/ n+ d/ I/ `, VApplication deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009
. n" A5 z- B Y, j* ^- VApply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at & J5 ?# U3 j( T/ Z; K, A
fava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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