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Friday, June 26, 2015

Evidence based practice workshop at MUHAS, Tanzania 10-12 August 2015

Once Again, the Directorate of Library Services at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) in collaboration with Information and Training Center for Africa (ITOCA) and Elsevier Foundation are organizing a workshop on Evidence Based Practice and Critical Appraisal from  10-12 August 2015
 
VENUE: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

MODE OF DELIVERY: Face to face, video conference and hands-on practice
 
COURSE STRUCTURE
The workshop will be conducted over three days (10-12 August 2015). The workshop will comprise lectures delivered in a classroom setting, hands-on exercises, group work and individual practical work delivered both physically and through video conference facilities 
 
CONTENT
This three-day workshop will introduce you to evidence based practice and critical appraisal techniques and equip you with skills in using web 2.0 tools to enhance and improve evidencebased health care, collaborative work and knowledge sharing within your organization and with stakeholders, and increase the level of innovation within your organisation.
 
FUNDING AND FINANCE
This course is supported and funded by Elsevier Foundation. The sponsorship for successful applicants will cover the cost of registration, light refreshments and lunches for each participant. A small allowance to cover the accommodation costs shall be given to participants from outside Dar es salaam.

PARTICIPATION

The course is open to researchers, lecturers, library and information professionals, health care professionals, and graduate students from institutions involved in medical and health sciences. Specifically, participants are expected to come from relevant government ministries, Non-Governmental Organizations, universities and faculties of medical and health sciences. The language of instruction is English. No basic computer and internet modules will be covered during the workshop.
 
Please contact the undersigned to get the application form and return the application form to the email address below before 31th July, 2015
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William J Mviombo
Also copy to:  Tatu Majaliwa, +255716777836

Thursday, June 11, 2015

CALL FOR APPLICATION: A WORKSHOP ON INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORY AND WEB 2.0 TECHNOLOGIES TO ENHANCE TEACHING, RESEARCH AND COLLABORATION

Invitation to attend the “INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORY AND WEB 2.0 TECHNOLOGIES TO ENHANCE TEACHING, RESEARCH AND COLLABORATION” training workshop organized by the Directorate of Library Services (MUHAS)

 Target group: Faculty members at MUHAS

Date: Thursday, 25th to Friday, 26th June, 2015

 Time: 2.00pm- 5.00 pm Venue: Library Computer Lab, MUHAS

 The workshop will cover the following topics:
• How to upload research outputs to MUHAS repository.
• Evidence based databases TRIP, Cochrane.
• Use of technologies for teaching Web 2.0 drop box, G-Drive including Googledocs, Google forms.
• Access and search relevant open access resources for health

NOTE: Interested participants have to register to - Mariam Hashim 0653-596815, E-mail: librarymuhas@gmail.com - William Mviombo 0684-236649, E-mail: librarymuhas@gmail.com

Participants are required to come with their laptops during the training workshop.

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

ADVANCED ONLINE SEARCHES AND WEB 2.0 TECHNOLOGIES TRAINING WORKSHOP

Invitation to attend the “ADVANCED ONLINE 

SEARCHES AND WEB 2.0 TECHNOLOGIES” training 

workshop organized by the Directorate of Library 

Services (MUHAS)


Target group: Postgraduate Students at MUHAS
 
Date:Monday, 22nd to Tuesday 23th June 2015

 

Time: 2.00pm- 5.00 pm
 
Venue: Library Computer Lab, MUHAS


NOTE:Interested participants have to register for 

the workshop at Library room 7 or contact Mr.

William at 0684236649/ 0713236649 and

participants are required to come with their laptops

during the training workshop.