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Position: Librarian
, j" t0 X. k/ v7 G, I1 ZOrganization: Film & Video Arts Society- Alberta (FAVA) 9 E: w# j) [+ J% Z1 r
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FAVA is currently looking for a Librarian to join the FAVA team for 10 weeks in the
6 \/ O G6 ]6 x# w% ?$ u+ bsummer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to
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Alberta. 8 j S" Z3 v5 D; q! R' v8 R- T1 J
. |: z. R2 |! T4 D$ H7 K1 c3 dFAVA serves members with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience, ranging from
# X8 k( O+ V- R; }( ~8 Aemerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video
+ L: u9 ?' C' B7 Y# Fand media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a
/ V) t1 j7 o8 ]resource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and
, L5 j, ^- [: rscreenings; and fosters and develops a dynamic media arts community in Northern
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& o; D. m9 ]) U7 w) z R! ?Job Description: The Librarian will report to the Executive Director and work with the
{3 Q, R3 `/ W0 A7 K E9 I9 nFAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as ; H: Q1 k; O6 {, g2 [7 A. p" B, R
well as the script, magazine and book library.
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6 z% {' L4 N8 lDuties: 8 w2 f* s. p% m5 [6 B& s. T
- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library
; x) l5 }% y M& r7 |' D' e L- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books / W1 v# K* G8 \, ^* a. e6 Q
- Implement a catalogue template for future use $ z- M6 b+ ?: |. @
- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure
' x& D3 u- \; R! s# D- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable
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) o( ~) d/ R3 q4 q# RDetails: ; @; V a& ~! \1 ?4 W" z) ]
- 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-
0 D6 J/ }3 |& s# I( ~secondary training, university preferred
. R9 p8 L$ p4 `, V- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week
8 N& k: f8 V3 T6 H* x- R$ q- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks ( x' g5 n# Q" Z3 l) a
2 U0 r9 M8 G4 A7 Y6 G; ?Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: 0 j) Y0 D$ y( R
- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts
$ S9 B' }) C+ O: {2 o- Strong organizational skills - U: g) ]* v/ V- V. @3 y. p
- Experience or training in library sciences preferred , h/ h3 Q; V9 M9 a* e
- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
8 R! ^$ E3 _/ k5 i- Strong team player abilities 5 E' i/ Y# g& b4 [
- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors
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& J% J# d9 T9 n; }# sApplication deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009
+ D) T- P* _; @0 M7 ]0 U* s$ MApply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at
# t6 m) X/ `" o* l* O/ hfava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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