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Position: Librarian - w; \& D' W( o8 N5 _6 Q
Organization: Film & Video Arts Society- Alberta (FAVA)
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FAVA is currently looking for a Librarian to join the FAVA team for 10 weeks in the
1 ~; N* A" e# Zsummer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to ( @# |/ C X8 h+ k0 ~
support the production and exhibition of film, video and media artists from Northern 9 P2 S% y# k% y; Q4 _% E, x1 W/ N
Alberta.
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2 ?$ v3 W: [# Z% n* j0 C6 GFAVA serves members with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience, ranging from
: b, g U7 f6 Hemerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video
9 o W( F( n- p$ y$ l; C* Iand media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a
6 G2 y$ v* c( }# e) M3 Y2 |resource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and
! f9 N8 }9 ^# m, @" Uscreenings; and fosters and develops a dynamic media arts community in Northern
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% k* c q4 E: V- B# {Job Description: The Librarian will report to the Executive Director and work with the
) t4 t& l' r( l0 ]6 SFAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as
+ P8 d( c7 Y$ pwell as the script, magazine and book library.
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9 b* J' m; M* L0 D6 X, L" TDuties:
( _3 O5 J! P1 R8 `/ `- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library
( V) d. J5 x1 v- N- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books
. `( U6 B, S! L2 Z: w' K- Implement a catalogue template for future use
3 C4 ^4 f: v$ b4 _; J9 M- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure
: i. L2 T/ e0 L* y- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable
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Details: . Z5 V8 u+ Q5 x4 p, ^
- Funding for this position is provided by the Summer Temporary Employment Program + N. U# B; ?6 u& H
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- Applicants must be unemployed and attending (or have recently completed) a post-: o! b# ^1 T! @. E# u5 G
secondary training, university preferred
X/ n+ |8 W$ F+ k8 L4 s% j8 u4 d- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week
. m4 a4 ? l' ~& o% L$ L; B+ b- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks 2 b3 q& [4 Z6 J2 c
3 D! S6 m, T& n- C r' o0 C8 v$ fQualifications: The ideal candidate will have: ( |5 G7 @; I0 p) x/ h) x
- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts * ~9 T5 T. L2 m1 }; ^
- Strong organizational skills
. O. d: ~5 d( c g3 f- Experience or training in library sciences preferred , I3 G7 M: f6 y0 D6 z# R3 ?
- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
3 ]* b2 B$ S. x, A- Strong team player abilities 8 l9 G! U' X7 p; O; g3 S' d3 u
- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors {2 c' a8 e5 O; a" ]
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Application deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009 ; ~2 k$ i/ X& C: q, _4 X
Apply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at 5 r) ]) P+ f% y, l0 k
fava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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