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Position: Librarian 3 h& n0 B% z! t8 U. R( q! n: x
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
9 W/ z+ C( W+ c6 F. ^, U+ _* I9 Lsummer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to * f% }8 g& B( w/ N8 `9 t
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 % b6 \; k5 P" L: o/ Q$ |3 G) [! l6 g
emerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video ! v0 Y; K" L) O. p
and media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a
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screenings; and fosters and develops a dynamic media arts community in Northern 7 }0 P* {- D) ~) q; w
Alberta.
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+ C9 {8 D6 M9 DJob Description: The Librarian will report to the Executive Director and work with the
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3 N: T0 {; a, }! K+ lwell as the script, magazine and book library.
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& V/ Y' x8 P9 ]8 @/ C; O) ~Duties:
! K7 f" x" l( |+ \+ A2 C- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library " O$ S8 O! [1 ^& D. |4 c2 l3 D
- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books # `; _+ b+ R1 Y/ V3 r0 q6 Z! k8 _
- Implement a catalogue template for future use
2 @* j0 V4 G0 I5 |& Z2 M, G- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure 1 f( \ G, L, ~
- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable
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2 Q8 e8 O$ [" a0 V4 D4 A6 }Details: 2 k. N1 U5 V0 L/ H; F
- Funding for this position is provided by the Summer Temporary Employment Program ! p& t4 I/ O8 Z3 ]( G1 E
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- Applicants must be unemployed and attending (or have recently completed) a post-7 T3 B" `9 E" P& h6 X
secondary training, university preferred
5 P, H& e9 q4 Y* N- o! ]* {* _- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week 0 m! k' n2 S; V6 V' [$ s
- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks 7 n3 L+ j+ D- }2 q: [2 \. l9 N) ?
! Q0 Q# H3 i8 J; L$ A: a2 {Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: ) x) `1 ]3 \1 \+ a
- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts
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- Experience or training in library sciences preferred
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- Strong team player abilities / ]/ f- x+ ~! }
- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors
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& d9 ^6 D; ]3 v7 Y* N! E" VApplication deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009
/ \8 N4 d. \/ X7 y6 aApply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at
! `. O) N- K+ m( hfava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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