Fwd: [Caglist] University of Calgary - Head, MADGIC (Maps, Academic Data, Geographic Information Centre)

[Tracey P. Lauriault]

A very cool job for someone!

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Date: Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 12:19 PM
Subject: [Caglist] University of Calgary - Head, MADGIC (Maps, Academic Data, Geographic Information Centre)
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*University of Calgary
Libraries and Cultural Resources

Head, MADGIC (Maps, Academic Data, Geographic Information Centre)
http://www.geog.uvic.ca/dept/cag/jobs.htm#L766

*Libraries and Cultural Resources at the University of Calgary invites
applications for the position of Head, MADGIC (Maps, Academic Data,
Geographic Information Centre). This is a full-time, tenure–track
academic position with an anticipated start date of November 1, 2008.

MADGIC is a special service area in the MacKimmie Library currently
located on the 2nd floor of the Library Tower. It houses the map and
airphoto collection and provides access to numeric and spatial data to
students and faculty. MADGIC supports the teaching and research programs
at the University of Calgary. Although most data files are restricted to
the University community, the print maps and airphoto collections are
open to the public.

The Taylor Family Digital Library (TFDL), scheduled to open in 2010,
will provide space for an integrated Data/Geographic Information
Systems/Numerical and Statistical Literacy facility, which will also
include a 3D Visualization Centre. The Head, MADGIC will oversee these
services and supervise the technician assigned to the Visualization
Centre. The incumbent will work closely with University Information
Technologies staff, as well as with teaching and research faculty to
deliver state-of-the-art programs in Data and Geographic Information
Systems (GIS).

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for
Information Technology and Scholarly Communications, the Head, MADGIC
supervises four staff (two academic and two support staff) responsible
for the delivery of services through the MADGIC service desk.

As part of the overall library liaison team, the Head participates in
the development of policy for services and represents MADGIC on the
Information Commons Operating team. The incumbent is also expected to
liaise with public services staff throughout Libraries and Cultural
Resources and to work closely with Collections and Technical Services
and with Information Technology Services.

The Head, MADGIC develops and maintains the geospatial collections, both
print and electronic, and serves as the liaison librarian for related
subject collections (Geomatics Engineering, GIS-related
interdisciplinary studies, etc.). As a liaison librarian, the Head
develops web-based resources to deliver information to users and
provides group and one-to-one instruction. MADGIC has specialized
requirements for hardware and software and the Head is expected to
facilitate the delivery of information, metadata, and files to users,
consistent with our licensing agreements.

The Head, MADGIC is also active in consortial initiatives, such as the
Data Liberation Initiative, ACCOLEDS, the Alberta GEODE consortium and
DMTI, and is responsible for negotiating access to specialized data
files, such as those of the City of Calgary.

Initially, responsibilities will focus on evaluating and developing the
MADGIC collection, program and services in the context of the new Taylor
Family Digital Library.

As this is an academic staff position, participation and involvement in
scholarship, teaching, and service are expected.

Qualifications:

A Master's degree from an accredited program in librarianship, archives,
or museology, or recognized equivalent preferred; however, a strong
academic background at the Masters or Doctoral level in geography, GIS,
or a closely related discipline, with appropriate related experience,
may be considered;

A minimum of five years relevant experience working in an academic
environment;

A track record of leadership in the data/GIS community, with a
commitment to continued development of research and expertise in these
areas;
Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of research
methodologies, data/GIS resources, software for data/GIS analysis, and
metadata standards;

A strong record of service to users, including the delivery of services
using technology
Experience managing staff within a service unit;

Experience with formal and informal user instruction in a variety of
settings;

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to
work in a collaborative environment.


Salary and Benefits: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, at
the Associate Librarian or Librarian, Associate Archivist or Archivist,
Associate Curator or Curator level.

For salary and benefits information, please refer to the website: For
more information about the Department, see our home page:
http://www.ucalgary.ca/UofC/departments/HR/academic/salaries.html

Application Procedure: Please submit a letter of application addressing
background and experience relevant to the position, current curriculum
vitae, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
of three current professional references to:

Mary McConnell,
Associate University Librarian for Planning and Administration,
Libraries and Cultural Resources,
University of Calgary,
2500 University Drive NW,
Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4;
Phone: [phone];
Fax: [phone];
Email: [hidden email].

Consideration of applications will begin after August 31, 2008 and will
continue until the position is filled.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Calgary
respects, appreciates and encourages diversity.

To see all career opportunities available at the University of Calgary,
please visit http://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/careers.

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Dan Smith <[hidden email]>
CAGLIST Moderator
Canadian Association of Geographers
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