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Position: Librarian - S+ G q7 E- W5 v
Organization: Film & Video Arts Society- Alberta (FAVA)
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# i3 b9 V& g, k: d9 iFAVA is currently looking for a Librarian to join the FAVA team for 10 weeks in the # s& t4 }! U' {% t
summer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to & k/ s$ Q8 J: G, J
support the production and exhibition of film, video and media artists from Northern + i4 e2 k: I9 D4 h9 j; m1 p6 _
Alberta. 9 B. } L/ A( q' I# }4 }/ C! \
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FAVA serves members with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience, ranging from |5 h4 a K' o% V( r0 j! L: q
emerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video - \( {2 F; d ]
and media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a - H- g7 I, V6 t$ {, {9 O& b4 ?# }, E
resource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and
A' V. O* ?: L" c: w" Fscreenings; and fosters and develops a dynamic media arts community in Northern ; j9 G E8 H) g. m
Alberta.
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( x1 m0 z8 N+ Y4 t/ iJob Description: The Librarian will report to the Executive Director and work with the
q/ y8 J7 c. E( }. N7 pFAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as 4 a4 M3 [5 n# k, Y& j e/ ^
well as the script, magazine and book library. - b! V- X7 ?& ?, x
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Duties: 7 P# c- t0 Y; u+ u
- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library
8 K' q, w3 \8 s8 c- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books 9 j7 I/ w. g$ a# N
- Implement a catalogue template for future use
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- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable
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Details:
# `2 ?) [3 o1 s$ `- Funding for this position is provided by the Summer Temporary Employment Program 3 p' x+ m3 \ j( _0 w# F i
(STEP)
. ?0 {$ Y1 S( [% ?% h- Applicants must be unemployed and attending (or have recently completed) a post-
1 i( h& t- I1 c0 [5 Asecondary training, university preferred . U1 F& D( X( a
- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week
1 c$ I* i3 ]2 P$ N2 m) y" Z- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks ' \% i# l8 c2 C* P8 m
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Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: - H. ] z& l( e" q9 K" \) e' A# \
- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts 5 H/ d* M3 _5 Y0 \" x
- Strong organizational skills
1 w4 p: x: L2 p, o$ k e; c- Experience or training in library sciences preferred
2 c! x! }% o1 `) E1 G. q+ N- [, U- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
, U- N2 _5 |* A& F# L! |$ N- Strong team player abilities
1 ^! ?1 _( ~/ `* ^( v$ q# q k- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors : l) R* f2 S' Y1 L' i2 p
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Application deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009
# l7 d v+ p2 s3 I& W, C+ |* F! dApply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at 5 a' L. ?& H, b2 ?
fava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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