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Position: Librarian 6 z) U4 T* h/ @& y1 ?( @% j
Organization: Film & Video Arts Society- Alberta (FAVA) 1 {1 {' n; @5 O6 ^# p
# w, ~8 E2 h) V- uFAVA is currently looking for a Librarian to join the FAVA team for 10 weeks in the
A$ v( \2 U! W$ `& Z% H2 k' y2 \summer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to
0 Z& m' @3 J: Isupport 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 ' Y- K3 h# F5 Q; b" r$ {, R
emerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video * B5 x+ J7 I: b& l2 D; y! b- p
and media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a
1 {; w7 G3 w! o9 E, T9 rresource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and 9 i- ` Q9 K7 z* c! ?4 _
screenings; and fosters and develops a dynamic media arts community in Northern & Q" J; U. a0 t9 @( N
Alberta.
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M9 p2 n; w# ]3 p% W, M8 t. k4 x; p, |Job Description: The Librarian will report to the Executive Director and work with the
6 }8 a$ m0 B( F" J3 K9 XFAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as
( ?# }( q0 e H6 t$ Rwell as the script, magazine and book library. + {0 U& b7 `2 E: R1 }
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Duties: ) i4 ~* e! j6 |
- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library
9 m) Y) r$ V4 g- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books
- q! o3 J. h3 A. z- Implement a catalogue template for future use , {5 g) O$ {" E; V2 P' p
- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure
& z( Y' W( b" h7 c- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable ( R% }1 z4 Q6 h" ~) k1 n" s
+ }3 X! P3 c- ]2 ]2 {7 RDetails: * G, E/ F" S5 G$ C6 _$ y# P5 R
- Funding for this position is provided by the Summer Temporary Employment Program 2 c8 v1 y! A/ ?' {3 [5 P
(STEP)
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: h* b& Z9 d4 \0 B& O! S" tsecondary training, university preferred 0 o7 F- a9 K n U& ]6 t
- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week
O: s; ^; L- P& O# \" r- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks 8 E3 {( z; H' K5 }
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Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: 5 t; R5 x+ S; _0 A3 z# |
- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts
5 h/ h) K5 b; Z' A8 _6 q* F" }7 h8 J- Strong organizational skills ' c2 T7 e# u! r6 @
- Experience or training in library sciences preferred
* }6 X& l* j( a; g; X, {4 n- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
2 T% c& b9 b) Q/ L) e9 S$ H6 b; \- Strong team player abilities
3 d' \% S8 Z$ |1 e, W* H" A- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors
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8 t0 W: ?5 F" ~9 a8 bApplication deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009
2 o4 H4 Z" f9 n8 w9 G3 T: JApply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at
5 x# X* t6 r* _5 V+ G! F; dfava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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