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Position: Librarian - e4 g) q" Z1 w1 {+ H, Z/ ?
Organization: Film & Video Arts Society- Alberta (FAVA)
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3 r& e& B, M* W( _/ W' a7 tFAVA is currently looking for a Librarian to join the FAVA team for 10 weeks in the 3 u( d, B5 y% r" Y+ j- M2 \, X5 Z
summer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to 2 k% w. F6 J6 L( l! C# l
support the production and exhibition of film, video and media artists from Northern
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9 k0 N* f2 L! M" c( J |: mFAVA serves members with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience, ranging from
. T& _0 B( p' I+ C' nemerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video
: y8 l( h$ s( mand media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a ! _* D; i, n. |( N
resource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and 0 [+ X4 O0 f% v. h
screenings; and fosters and develops a dynamic media arts community in Northern $ y, v! I! Z" S/ k9 a$ }. F
Alberta. / z) s' M% D# |2 |- G3 o! E
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Job Description: The Librarian will report to the Executive Director and work with the 5 V I8 [( ~- |9 D
FAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as
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" c7 }: S$ f* E& B" W" S, \Duties:
. B. Y! j* j1 C& ~$ |& ~- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library 0 f, N9 C; S1 Z0 f0 t1 [- g
- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books
7 L4 W4 ?: L7 ?9 A f9 m- Implement a catalogue template for future use 6 B3 B9 u2 g/ g+ T% r
- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure
+ ?- K8 T; O2 {, ]" O' F$ U4 F! }- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable 6 M H" N# K6 c/ g! E1 ?
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Details: ( F1 w; q6 S7 v8 r( S) \
- Funding for this position is provided by the Summer Temporary Employment Program : ^ f! b i, S( {- o) j. E, s2 H
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- Applicants must be unemployed and attending (or have recently completed) a post-1 M; v7 [( S+ j. i5 n& K9 W. |
secondary training, university preferred
% O' M. V- | a' \- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week / N) B! a, L7 m
- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks
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+ @% I$ a z! D x+ J I2 W9 \& XQualifications: The ideal candidate will have:
0 o k, _! O! A, o. {- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts
& D6 k# H; C" o- Strong organizational skills % y, K U3 u; @- C1 \
- Experience or training in library sciences preferred
, ?. m# [9 ~4 \! ]' i l3 l- I- i- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal / E" u. R, K! D) O9 R3 ^) d7 F# A
- Strong team player abilities
( m" W5 ^$ P( j& H# p* N5 V- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors
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Application deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009 ! h* G6 w8 c8 |# V- S% p. Y
Apply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at 8 _; S8 `4 f# @5 V5 J5 V2 v" E
fava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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