A CALL FOR THE WORKSHOP ON SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META ANALYSIS

MAIN OBJECTIVE

The main objective of this workshop is to equip participants with necessary hands-on skills to conduct systematic review and Meta-analysis.

DATE AND VENUE

➽11th to 15th June 2018

➽MUHAS, Library Computer lab,

➽Time: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

➽Systematic Reviews process, related methods and protocol development

➽Identifying databases and sources of grey literature

➽Tools and resources for accessing the full text of articles

➽Developing complex and comprehensive search in Pub med

➽Confidence for managing the systematic review process

➽Quality assessment, risk of bias and meta-analysis for systematic reviews

ATTENDANCE

Interested participants will have to pay TZS 350,000/= as participation fees.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

➽Interested academic staff from different institutions. (Junior faculties are highly encouraged attend)

➽MSc by research & Doctoral students

FACILITATORS

The workshop will be facilitated by experienced facilitators from MUHAS

Please confirm your participation before 5^th June. 2018

CONTACTS:

For further information and confirmation of your participation please contact the following:

1.      Mr. Deodatus Sabas___0713 701019

2.      Ms. Mariam Hashim___0653596815

Email: libary@muhas.ac.tz or librarymuhas@gmail.com

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For more information please request a username and password from the Librarian to access it! 

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INVITATION TO ATTEND ADVANCED TECHNIQUES ON ONLINE REFERENCE MANAGEMENT AND PLAGIARISM WORKSHOP

The Directorate of Library Services is pleased to invite all MUHAS Postgraduate students to attend the “Advanced Techniques on Online Reference Management and plagiarism Training Workshop” organized by the Directorate of Library Services (MUHAS).

Contents of the Course:

1. Introduction to Reference Management

2. Reference Styles

3. Plagiarism Issues

4. Creation of Online Reference Management Library Using Mendeley Software

5. Management of Online References

6. Citing while Writing

7. Sharing of References and Creation of Online Profiles

Target Group: MUHAS Postgraduate Students

Date: Thursday, 8^th March 2018

Time: 2.00 PM - 5.00 PM

Venue: Library Computer Lab, MUHAS

Interested participants should register for the workshop at Library ICT Office.

For more information about the workshop and registration kindly contact;

1.      Mr. Edger Mtitu                      Mob: 0714572011/0752302300

2.      Ms Ramla Adam                     Mob: 0652712244

Note: All participants are required to come with their Laptops during the training workshop.

Photos During Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Training Workshop at MUHAS Library {February 5th-9th 2018}.

Prof. Tandi Lwoga on the left (Director of Library Services - MUHAS) speaking the key note to the participants during the opening of Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Training Workshop conducted at MUHAS Library, Dsm. 

One of the Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Training Workshop participant contributing her views during the training session.

Some of the participants attending the Training at MUHAS Library Computer Lab.

Participants paying attention during one of the Training Session.

Group Photo during the Systematic Reviews Training at MUHAS. Front row from left side: Ms Amanda, Prof Pembe (DVC-ARC MUHAS) and Prof Tandi (Director of Library Services - MUHAS
 

A CALL FOR INTEGRATED LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM USING KOHA SOFTWARE TRAINING WORKSHOP

 MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES

DIRECTORATE OF LIBRARY SERVICES

Integrated Library Management System Using Koha Software Training Workshop

Venue: Library Computer Lab, Dar es Salaam

Date: 26th - 28th March 2018 (3 days)

Workshop Fee: TZS 350,000/=

AIM OF THE WORKSHOP:

The three days’ workshop will equip participants with advanced knowledge and technical skills on KOHA the most advanced and cost effective open source library automation solution. The workshop will introduce participants to the KOHA basic features, functionalities and setting up of KOHA integrated library management system.

• KOHA Introduction & features Overview
• Installation of KOHA on windows or Linux operating systems
• Introduction and configuration of KOHA software
• Demonstration of all modules like; Acquisitions, Cataloguing, Circulation & OPAC, Introduction to MARC- 21, Multilingual Support KOHA, MARC Records, Import features in KOHA etc.

Participants are requested to arrange transport and accommodation at their own cost.

PAYMENT MODE:

Payment is due before start of workshop ad it can be made through the institutional bank account at any National Microfinance Bank (NMB) branch. Account Number: 2091100002, and Account Name: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences.

Interested participants should confirm their participation and payment by Friday, 23^rd March 2018.

CONTACT US

For further information about the workshop (Registration, Course Content and Fee) please contact the following:

       1.    Mr. Edger Mtitu                                             2. Ms. Agatha Mbawala

Phone: 0714572011/0752302300                     Phone: 0714545457/0738323073

Email at librarymuhas@gmail.com