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Position: Librarian
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FAVA is currently looking for a Librarian to join the FAVA team for 10 weeks in the 8 f: G8 o1 I; J
summer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to
8 o7 t. ~1 I, t: h: W* b. y |/ u! dsupport the production and exhibition of film, video and media artists from Northern 2 [5 k5 C' }2 g' A7 s, S/ c
Alberta. 6 o2 ^' H- p% p# |( `! a# i
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FAVA serves members with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience, ranging from
, [. p, n: d/ t- gemerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video ( z- K. _" r4 e- w$ f& z
and media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a ) G2 g# z# l) X
resource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and " a8 }; h, L4 A6 i1 F0 b
screenings; and fosters and develops a dynamic media arts community in Northern
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- S" Q2 B M8 Q$ UJob Description: The Librarian will report to the Executive Director and work with the 0 B0 g0 W0 } m
FAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as * j5 @$ U) Z% ?
well as the script, magazine and book library. ( g" B( n, q6 Y) [
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Duties: 1 H& @" P$ W% M& p% W: x
- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library ; y6 o: J! x: U/ ]$ O8 k/ i C8 q- {
- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books ) f3 w; f; y* w; ?# P+ `4 \1 w
- Implement a catalogue template for future use + m1 d; E" ?: {; U
- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure
8 q' E: r( f3 y/ j( k0 ?- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable
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3 I' U' o1 N+ l8 YDetails: 4 a0 H P) _ d8 g3 u; \# w( x
- Funding for this position is provided by the Summer Temporary Employment Program
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* T! {* G2 t2 ~# I- Applicants must be unemployed and attending (or have recently completed) a post-
) C- J# s$ W R5 g% A( Lsecondary training, university preferred : D% A5 a9 R4 L9 E) p
- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week * X) t9 h9 ~- L, c
- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks
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* O# `$ C' O' @8 `6 r9 xQualifications: The ideal candidate will have:
. u7 m6 w: [$ b( T# E) }- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts
5 k8 w) c U4 c2 r- Strong organizational skills
; v5 |7 q, Y& t4 ^) E, `( C- Experience or training in library sciences preferred : C7 q3 w h3 j# J+ M7 j& E s! _
- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
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- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors
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& ]7 a0 m6 \2 h* h1 ]Application deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009 ; l9 [4 Q' u% A, e: m4 R
Apply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at
; I* Y9 E9 B1 W9 N0 Q5 jfava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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