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Position: Librarian / x) H1 D: g7 _1 h
Organization: Film & Video Arts Society- Alberta (FAVA)
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, ^7 j7 @* n( q% g5 K& B1 S: ^FAVA is currently looking for a Librarian to join the FAVA team for 10 weeks in the , f) J1 n3 {/ q! [6 T
summer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to 4 }" J5 e$ O# c0 j
support 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
W l) \; W: [7 A5 I6 vemerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video
# B4 N$ R/ X( ?- k rand media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a , l, I+ E) V' w! s% o( J* `. R/ a
resource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and
l W, Z; q: t1 m) w" dscreenings; and fosters and develops a dynamic media arts community in Northern . W! T! p# T6 U( I
Alberta. $ |0 }6 \& q M7 v; Q3 {6 e( C) h- y
% U( |5 e% q9 C+ c$ r9 ]: w# {Job Description: The Librarian will report to the Executive Director and work with the
5 x K+ Y- t; J1 H7 g6 K9 i: jFAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as
4 ]6 [- z- _/ v1 Vwell as the script, magazine and book library.
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; h, _" H0 P+ ?% Y3 \/ E, @& ZDuties: # Z! C6 b& U& r" s
- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library
6 r3 h# Z0 R6 ], l6 J" B/ ^ U- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books 8 ?& g0 E; e A3 G7 Y
- Implement a catalogue template for future use - ~ p ]9 a3 j" d5 T# X1 j/ v) N i
- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure % @% Z [. x4 }8 K
- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable
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Details: 9 w- Q7 Q1 a/ U5 d5 }8 y
- Funding for this position is provided by the Summer Temporary Employment Program ' x Z/ K) e& ^( a; M
(STEP)
' R9 l7 T" y. J5 a5 n- Applicants must be unemployed and attending (or have recently completed) a post-
: ]( m. z: {* y5 c5 ysecondary training, university preferred $ t W3 e$ u% W/ I( ~
- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week
9 U9 G o( ], H5 p( s8 j- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks
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Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: 7 U ^( D$ P) ~. f
- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts
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- Experience or training in library sciences preferred 1 L8 o I; D" }) l8 Z* R8 K
- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal 9 ~4 ~5 X' m& n" B
- Strong team player abilities
g! X; l7 d6 a' `- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors
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/ A0 z: b, H9 H) k; jApplication deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009
. D4 w: u! G/ e& SApply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at
- c* o6 P; Y# n" V' gfava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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