Community Involvement
Think collaborating with the UVic Map Shop might be a good fit for you and your community group? Below is a summary of what services we can provide and what we expect from our partners in return. If you are interested in working with us please fill out the form at the bottom of the page and we'll be in touch as soon as possible!
What You Need to Know
The Map Shop is founded on a basis of equality and inclusivity. As such we do our part to ensure that all our work complies with UVic’s Values
Map Shop Services
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Access to ArcGIS Online.
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Data visualization and spatial analysis.
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Knowledge and expertise regarding mapping and community-based research.
What We Expect from You
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All aspects of the proposed project must comply with UVic’s Values
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Agreeing to the following software usage and data collection terms.
Software Usage:
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In addition to complying with Uvic’s values, usage much also comply with Esri’s Terms and Services when using ESRI software.
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Software provided by the Map Shop can only be used for the discussed project and within the contractually agreed upon time frame.
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Software cannot be used for monetary gain.
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Software cannot be used for research unless formally and contractually agreed upon with the Map Shop so as to ensure that UVic’s ethical standards and procedures are met.
Data Collection:
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All data collected must comply with Uvic’s Values
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You are responsible for monitoring the data you collect in order to ensure that it does not violate said values.
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Data cannot be used for profit.
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Data cannot be used for research unless formally and contractually agreed upon with the Map Shop so as to ensure that UVic’s ethical standards and procedures are met.
Payment
The Map Shop distinguishes between projects that are fee-based and those that we can provide non-fee based. Fee-based projects include those that require student employment for the completion of the project, and staff time for managing data curation, storage, and provision. Non-fee-based projects are typically those that involve assisting instructors in the classroom, assisting researchers with developing ideas about utilizing mapping in their projects, and developing products as part of community outreach.
The Map Shop staff will consult with partners to first determine if work is fee-based or non-fee-based and if the former, decide on a pricing agreement for the project. For both types of projects, the terms of the agreement will be written and signed by the Map Shop and the partner before any work can commence.