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Position: Librarian
6 d& U/ j) L4 {Organization: Film & Video Arts Society- Alberta (FAVA)
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& [4 l& z9 M, I9 j5 OFAVA is currently looking for a Librarian to join the FAVA team for 10 weeks in the
9 u* \3 m2 T4 Z; }" n* r0 tsummer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to
# F9 P4 V, e' h0 ^support the production and exhibition of film, video and media artists from Northern
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" C( ~ c2 D4 ]1 {* e3 t. nFAVA serves members with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience, ranging from 6 A9 g4 ~$ C" }
emerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video 8 ]' e# k- [% C# P6 k6 w# T
and media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a
9 h& }. k! a. B% ?/ dresource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and 8 j# b( E4 Q% P% a
screenings; and fosters and develops a dynamic media arts community in Northern
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1 a; Q L7 N' G8 h+ RJob Description: The Librarian will report to the Executive Director and work with the
* `3 R7 S- R+ C' CFAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as
8 p$ {9 I7 w$ B; M/ `$ C' ?well as the script, magazine and book library.
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- l3 g! ^/ s2 f. {' x9 pDuties:
, _+ U. P) Q0 h, |! R3 Y' w- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library 6 J# R. }% s/ B2 y
- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books + w' f# U9 i( \* J0 E2 T+ Q' P7 e
- Implement a catalogue template for future use 0 [2 ]4 P3 H t. [0 Y- S, o
- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure
5 c: x: ^$ o( Y9 ~4 g- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable ! ^6 ?/ N; g$ \. h
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Details: ) O. K; V- g) d1 t s
- Funding for this position is provided by the Summer Temporary Employment Program
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" {) u) h7 M+ z# O# t" D- Applicants must be unemployed and attending (or have recently completed) a post-
% w9 L f7 q* I* E, y! Fsecondary training, university preferred
2 O( a4 ^8 y# r7 _- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week
9 Y4 Q2 i( x E7 Z- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks
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6 m! u2 w* w3 b% V7 z) w ~Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: 5 F: D# \6 \1 x1 {, {
- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts
: N1 S; M6 V! U$ D# B) h- Strong organizational skills d2 K. E- o9 N) |6 ^
- Experience or training in library sciences preferred
8 B' Y& y4 @% \2 D, I) h- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal 6 s6 X! C9 o! E8 }* D8 @
- Strong team player abilities # T$ ^' T6 i: k# x
- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors
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9 y) Z- f: l; }% ~Application deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009
2 D$ I) r* e/ X; Q5 iApply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at * i. Q+ y; r* _/ L- n' f/ T; `
fava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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