These are the participants who attended the training on systematic review and meta-analysis which was conducted 8th to 12th May 2017 at at MUHAS Library.
The workshop was conducted by the Directorate of Library Services,
School of Public Health and Social Sciences at MUHAS and the Africa
Academy of Public Health.
The workshop was conducted for five days. The participants expect to register their protocols and finally publish their systematic review.
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Friday, May 12, 2017
Systematic review and meta-analysis training
Saturday, May 6, 2017
WORKSHOP ON MARKETING AND PROMOTION OF INFORMATION SERVICES, APPLICATION OF WEB 2.0 TOOLS AND OTHER TECHNOLOGIES
The Directorate of
Library Services (DLS) is planning to conduct a workshop on Marketing and
Promotion of Information services application of Web 2.0 Tools and other
Technologies. This workshop will equip participants with relevant knowledge and
skills in promotion and marketing of their information services by using web
2.0 tools and other technologies. The workshop also familiarizes participants
with different strategies used currently in Libraries/information centers.
The workshop will be
conducted from Tuesday 27th
to Thursday 29th June, 2017 at MUHAS Library ICT Lab.
The workshop will cover
the following:
·
Introduction to
marketing & marketing strategies for promoting information services
·
Introduction to web 2.0 technologies and
marketing strategies and policies for information centers
·
How to set up web 2.0
tools for marketing information services: social network pages, social book
marking, audio/video podcasting, blogs and wiki
·
How to create
electronic marketing tools: multimedia files using movie-maker and online photo
collections
·
Embed multimedia and
photo gallery to your Blog, and other
social media for sharing
·
Use of quick response
(QR) code technology as a marketing tool
·
Tools for generating
Library Reports for Management feedback: Google Analytics & tracking site
visitors and downloads
The fees of the workshop is 350,000/= for three days program to
cover the tuition fee, venue and meals (refreshments and lunch) during the day.
The registration fee can
be paid in cash on arrival or can be deposited at the following bank details:
Account Name: MUHAS – Muhimbili
University of Health and Allied Sciences, Tanzania, Account Number: 20901100002
Bank Name: National Microfinance Bank (NMB), Muhimbili Branch. Reference:
(insert participants name and the course name or Invoice Number).
Kindly confirm your participation and
payment by Monday 19th June, 2017 to:-
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Digital Repository and Web 2.0 Technologies Workshop at MUHAS (18-20 April 2017)
Participants attending a workshop on digital repository and web 2.0 technology at MUHAS from 18th to 20th April 2017.
A total of 23 participants attended the training from various institutions in Tanzania.
The training focused on building knowledge, skills and competencies on:
A total of 23 participants attended the training from various institutions in Tanzania.
The training focused on building knowledge, skills and competencies on:
- Digital repositories: policies, installation and configuration, generation of statistics and content management
- Web 2.0 technologies including use of blogs and google drive to market repository contents, and use of Google analytics.
Short Course on Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (8th to 12th May 2017)
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The School of Public Health and Social Sciences in collaboration with Directorate of Library Services, and Africa Academy of Public Health are planning the first short course in Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis for members of academic staff. The aim of this short course is to provide members of academic staff in MUHAS with necessary hands-on skills to conduct systematic review.
REQUIREMENTS
This short course targets academic staff of all schools in Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences. Junior faculties are highly encouraged to apply. Application and attendance is free and is inclusive of lunch but commitment to complete this one-week course is a pre-requisite. To maximize the productivity, participants are encouraged to have research ideas that they wish to work on in groups.
DELIVERABLE
The one-week course will have the selected protocols registered and published in a selected systematic review database (CRD-PROSPERO).
Following registration of the protocols, facilitators will continue to guide the review process by teams through publication of the systematic reviews within agreeable timeline.
Date: 8th to 12th May 2017
Venue: MUHAS, Directorate of Library Services, Computer Room,
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Please send your application/inquiries to:
Mariam Hashim: librarymuhas@gmail.com; 0653596815
Also copy the following:
Prof. Tandi Lwoga: tlwoga@gmail.com; 0766 279 686
Dr. Bruno Sunguya: sunguya@gmail.com; 0685 217272
Dr. Mary Mwanyika Sando: mmwanyika.sando@gmail.com; 0713 269063
Application deadline: Thursday 4th May 2017
The School of Public Health and Social Sciences in collaboration with Directorate of Library Services, and Africa Academy of Public Health are planning the first short course in Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis for members of academic staff. The aim of this short course is to provide members of academic staff in MUHAS with necessary hands-on skills to conduct systematic review.
REQUIREMENTS
This short course targets academic staff of all schools in Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences. Junior faculties are highly encouraged to apply. Application and attendance is free and is inclusive of lunch but commitment to complete this one-week course is a pre-requisite. To maximize the productivity, participants are encouraged to have research ideas that they wish to work on in groups.
DELIVERABLE
The one-week course will have the selected protocols registered and published in a selected systematic review database (CRD-PROSPERO).
Following registration of the protocols, facilitators will continue to guide the review process by teams through publication of the systematic reviews within agreeable timeline.
Date: 8th to 12th May 2017
Venue: MUHAS, Directorate of Library Services, Computer Room,
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Please send your application/inquiries to:
Mariam Hashim: librarymuhas@gmail.com; 0653596815
Also copy the following:
Prof. Tandi Lwoga: tlwoga@gmail.com; 0766 279 686
Dr. Bruno Sunguya: sunguya@gmail.com; 0685 217272
Dr. Mary Mwanyika Sando: mmwanyika.sando@gmail.com; 0713 269063
Application deadline: Thursday 4th May 2017
Monday, March 6, 2017
TRAINING ON LITERATURE REVIEW SKILLS AND PLAGIARISM FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS AT MUHAS
The Directorate of Library Services (DLS) is planning to conduct a training workshop on literature review
skills and plagiarism for Postgraduate students on Wednesday th March, 2017 at the Library computer
lab from 2pm to 5pm.
The following topics will be covered:
Introduction to literature review
Deciding on aim
Organize formal argument
A critical analysis and constructive synthesis
Database for literature search
Overview of plagiarism and detection on online tools for anti-plagiarism
Interested students should register for the workshop at the Library room No. 7 or contact Mr. Julius
Magesa 0716-394400 and Ms. Edith Asenga 0713627865. The deadline for registration is Tuesday 7th
March, 2017.
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
A WORKSHOP ON OPEN DATA, OPEN SCIENCE AND OPEN ACCESS TO FACULTY MEMBERS AT MUHAS
The Directorate
of library services is planning to conduct training on Open data, Open Science and
Open access to faculty members at MUHAS 16th to 17th
March, 2017.
The content of the
workshop include:
Introduction
to open data, open access and open science
Databases
and tools for open access journals, repositories
Online
tools for open science aggregators and publishing platforms
- Open Researcher and Contributor Identifier (ORCD)
- Open Researcher and Contributor Identifier (ORCD)
- Plagiarism and copyright issues issues
- Publication & citation analysis
- Web 2.0, Google documents, online surveys and information self-services
- Publication & citation analysis
- Web 2.0, Google documents, online surveys and information self-services
This workshop will be conducted from 09:00am to 3:00pm
at MUHAS Library ICT Lab.
The workshop is free to all academic staff at MUHAS.
Kindly confirm your participation before 15th
March, 2017 to:-
- Ms Agatha
Mbawala - Tel: 0714 545457,
Email:librarymuhas@gmail.com
- Ms. Catherine
Chibanda - Tel: 0717 207904 , Email:librarymuhas@gmail.com
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
WORKSHOP ON DIGITAL REPOSITORIES AND WEB 2.0 TECHNOLOGIES (18th – 20th April, 2017)
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The three days workshop will equip participants with relevant knowledge and skills in Digital repository, and web 2.0 technologies.
COURSE CONTENTS:
Specifically the workshop will cover the following:
· Introduction to Digital Repository and Web 2.0 technologies
· Introduction to Open source software (e.g. working with Linux software) and e-resources.
· Work with Dspace software to set up a digital repository
· Use web 2.0 tools to feature the contents of a digital repository
TARGET GROUP:
Professionals involved in information management, institutional management, librarians, information scientists, researchers, postgraduate students, lecturers, project administrators, ICT professionals and any other professionals working with cutting edge technologies.
WORKSHOP DATES AND VENUE:
The workshop will be conducted from Tuesday 18th to Thursday 20th April 2017 (3 days) at Muhimbili University Library ICT LAB
WORKSHOP FEE:
The workshop fee is TZS 350,000/= per each participant covering the course fee, stationeries, refreshments and certificates. Participants are requested to arrange transport and accommodation at their own cost.
FACILITATORS:
The course will be facilitated by experienced subject and educational specialists from Muhimbili University Library in collaboration with their counterpart from the University of Dar es Salaam Library.
PAYMENT MODE:
Payment is due before start of workshop. Payment 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. Confirm your participation and payment by 11th April, 2017.
CONTACTS:
For further information regarding the course (workshop) details (registration,course content and fee) please contact the following:
1. Ms. Mariam Hashim
P. O. Box 65001, Dar es Salaam
Cellular: 0653596815
2. Ms. Stellah Ifunya
P.O. Box 65001, Dar es Salaam
Cellular: 0655046887
Thursday, December 22, 2016
LIBRARY RESEARCH SUPPORT SERVICES
Kindly be informed that the library has established research support services unit which intends to assist library users on the following areas:
- Library Online Catalogue and Institutional Repository (IR) services: We support and advise users on the use of the university library online access catalogue and the IR.
- Reference queries and library user guides
- Online information retrieval services
- Tailored trainings on the use of library e-resource for postgraduates and faculty (on demand)
- Citation and Reference Management Services: Installation and using reference management software
- Citation Impact Services: guidance enabling you to assess the citation impact of your own research.
- Open Access and Scholarly communication services: Provide assistance in the publication and promotion of your research, including guidance on the open access publishing
- Research Data Management Plan (DMP) services: Use DMP tool to create, review and share data management plans to meet institutional and funders’ requirements
DURATION AND TIME: MONDAY TO THURSDAY AT 2:00 PM TO 4:00 PM HRS
LOCATION: REFERENCE DESK- LIBRARY GROUND FLOOR
The service is available to everyone at MUHAS.
If you prefer to have an appointment please, CONTACT TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT: library@muhas.ac. tz, librarymuhas@gmail.com, mobile library line: 0718565999
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
INVITATION TO ATTEND ONLINE SEARCH AND RETRIEVAL OF LITERATURE AND REFERENCE MANAGEMENT TRAINING TO FACULTY MEMBERS AT MUHAS FROM 14 TH TO 15 TH DECEMBER, 2016
The
Directorate of Library Services is planning to conduct a training
workshop for academic staff on online search and retrieval, and reference management
The workshop will be conducted on 14th to 15th December 2016, from 9 am to 2 pm- Advanced online search strategies
- Discovery of online contents through HINARI, Summons and Pubmed databases
- Reference management software
- Open data, open access, open DOI and open science platforms
Please register for the workshop at room no 7, MUHAS Library
or contact Agatha Mbawala - 0714-545457
librarymuhas@gmail.com
A WORKSHOP ON OPEN DATA; OPEN ACCESS AND INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORY TO ACADEMIC STAFF ON 25TH NOVEMBER, 2016
The Directorate of Library Services is
planning to conduct a workshop on open data, Open access and Institutional
policy to academic staff at MUHAS.
The content of the workshop include:-
- Review institutional repository Policy at MUHAS
- Open data, open access and open science.
- Tools for open access data and open access.
- How to access and deposit content into Institutional repository at MUHAS.
This workshop will be conducted on 25th
November, 2016 from 09:00am to 3:00pm at MUHAS Library ICT Lab.
All academic staff are invited to attend the workshop.
Kindly confirm your participation before 24th
November, 2016 to:-
·
Ms
Agatha Mbawala - Tel: 0714 545457,
Email:librarymuhas@gmail.com
Friday, November 18, 2016
Training on online search and retrieval of scientific literature on 30th November 2016
The Directorate of Library Services at the Muhimbili University of Health and Sciences (MUHAS) is planning
to conduct a training workshop for postgraduate students at the University on online
search and retrieval.
The workshop will be conducted on 30th November from 2pm to 5 pm
at MUHAS Library
The following contents will be covered:
The workshop will be conducted on 30th November from 2pm to 5 pm
at MUHAS Library
The following contents will be covered:
- Creation of search queries and concept maps
- Basic online search strategies
- Discovery of online contents through HINARI, Summons and Pubmed databases
- Advanced search strategies
Please register for the workshop at room no 7, MUHAS Library
or contact Agatha Mbawala - 0714-545457
librarymuhas@gmail.com
WORKSHOP ON ELECTRONIC RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND DIGITIZATION
DATE:17th –
19th JANUARY 2017
WORKSHOP VENUE: The
workshop will be conducted at
Muhimbili University Library ICT LAB
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The
three days workshop will equip participants with advanced knowledge and
technical skills on electronic records management (ERM) and digitation
processes. This
is a perfect learning opportunity to introduce participants on how to set up a
functional records management systems, implementing electronic records
management systems, and acquisition of electronic records management systems
and its digitization process.
COURSE
CONTENTS:
Specifically
the workshop will cover the following topics:
•
ERM business drivers and The need for ERM best
practices
•
The link between ERM and your current situation
•
Methodologies and technologies for managing
electronic records
•
Development of metadata model, classification
schemes and access controls
•
Appraisal, Retention and preservation of
electronic records
•
Legislation, Policy, standards and regulations
•
Electronic filing – Practical hands on
•
E-mail records management – Practical hands on
•
Introduction to ERM software and appraisal
techniques
•
M-Files Electronic Records Management Software –
Practical hands on
•
Designing computerized records management
systems using MS Access or MySQL- Practical hands on
•
Web 2.0 application in records and archives
management Practical hands on
•
Digitization/Scanning – Practical hands on with
our Digitizers
•
Managing records automation projects -
Implementation planning execution
TARGET GROUP:
Professionals involved in information managers,
Secretaries, Internal and External auditors, Accountants, Compliance Managers,
Asset Managers, Legal Officers, Leasing Officers, Relationship Managers, Risk
Managers, Customer Care Agents, Storekeepers, Project Managers, Personal Assistants,
Resource Centre Managers, Library and Information Professionals, Documentation
Officers, Resource Centre managers, Information Scientists, LIS Graduate.
Librarians from Public Service, Ministries and Universities and other higher
institutions, Human Resource Managers in charge of personnel records, Records
Officers, Records Clerks, Registry Clerks, Information Officers,
Health/Financial Records Managers, Lecturers, Teachers, Education
administrators, Archivists, Administrators, Registrars, Results managers,
Knowledge Managers, IT Professionals, Financial Records Assistants, Senior
Records Assistants, Principal Senior Records Assistants, Procurement Records
Assistants, Risk managers, Bankers, Personnel Records Assistant and all those involved
in Information Management in NGOs, Private and Public Sectors and any other
professionals in records management.
WORKSHOP
FEE:
The workshop fee is TZS 350,000/= per each participant covering the course fee,
stationeries, refreshments and certificates. Participants are requested to
arrange transport and accommodation at their own cost.
FACILITATORS:
The course will be facilitated by experienced subject
and educational specialists from Muhimbili University Library.
PAYMENT
MODE:
Payment is due before start of workshop. Payment 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. Confirm your participation and
payment by 11th January 2017.
CONTACTS:
For further information
regarding the course (workshop) details (registration, course content
and fee) please contact the following:
1.
Agatha Mbawala
P.O BOX 65001,
Dar es Salaam
Cellular: 0714545457
Email: librarymuhas@gmail.com
2. Mariam
Hashim
P.O.
Box 65001, Dar es Salaam
Cellular:
0653596815
Email:
librarymuhas@gmail.com
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