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Position: Librarian 5 T# T. h; j: p i/ H5 L
Organization: Film & Video Arts Society- Alberta (FAVA) / D/ o/ j5 a: A4 ?5 G, D
! y/ S# b5 k5 N, s4 @4 O1 \FAVA is currently looking for a Librarian to join the FAVA team for 10 weeks in the
+ ]0 C* V7 h5 w2 j* Vsummer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to
0 S: L6 X( W3 h6 P* b* t, Csupport the production and exhibition of film, video and media artists from Northern
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* _5 x- z. L+ ?FAVA serves members with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience, ranging from " a% Z" e) |% t9 S- `% T" ~) E
emerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video
$ z1 p( R# j/ o- Uand media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a
2 @) g3 d# K, \2 h5 m% s# n/ G0 bresource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and
" o. N( X4 l/ N1 m vscreenings; and fosters and develops a dynamic media arts community in Northern & [) l5 C0 I- b/ Z5 r, B
Alberta.
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0 b2 @$ a9 v6 X4 b9 N' mJob Description: The Librarian will report to the Executive Director and work with the
7 u3 l) d% E! R* X* P# L1 MFAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as
/ J/ K3 d4 y! U: ]: @well as the script, magazine and book library.
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Duties: # o: _7 b6 [: C: j# a; u3 ~* r0 K
- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library . O. S$ U' L ~
- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books
/ x: s. Z0 n4 O* @% O- Implement a catalogue template for future use
$ H T, N* H" |( O( W- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure + y+ ]$ ?2 n. c+ K' x5 J
- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable # n( L+ O* W" n, H% M
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Details:
! C* a: h8 c3 U, [* e1 z7 `. j; L7 }. l- Funding for this position is provided by the Summer Temporary Employment Program
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- Applicants must be unemployed and attending (or have recently completed) a post-
2 P! _' `/ m0 @2 g/ s4 |secondary training, university preferred
t2 v( A7 C( {' X+ b1 k4 Y- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week 0 \: I5 ?2 o8 t" j8 ]( ?
- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks
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Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: + Z7 R% L$ g3 o2 ]8 i% X
- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts
( L& y [/ T2 e- Strong organizational skills & t9 L6 Q. h! o4 ?( N
- Experience or training in library sciences preferred
8 e* J+ e' x/ p* }- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal * y* o. u# e. l
- Strong team player abilities
' ]( a7 Q% _4 {+ U M- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors
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# g% ]# E6 I; h0 J; [8 E3 d9 RApplication deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009 # q& f2 U! i3 Z' q( T; w) O; U
Apply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at # f7 o& R; v. i2 o- {( z& I: N/ j$ @
fava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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