MUHAS BioMed Central Foundation Membership

MUHAS has become a members of the Biomed Central Foundation.

Biomed Central Foundation Membership enables institutions to achieve the most widespread dissemination of the research published by their scientists. Researchers and faculty are entitled to submit an unlimited number of research papers to any Biomed Central journal.

As a Foundation Member, the article processing charge (APC) for MUHAS is automatically waived, and you will receive free access to all Biomed Central subscription products available here:

1. Alzheimers Research & Therapy http://alzres.com/
2. Arthritis Research & Therapy  http://arthritis-research.com
3. Breast Cancer Research  http://breast-cancer-research.com
4. Critical Care  http://ccforum.com
5. Stem Cell Research & Therapy http://stemcellres.com/
6. Genome Medicine http://genomemedicine.com/
7. Genome Biology  http://genomebiology.com
8. Biology Image Library http://www.biologyimagelibrary.com/

Click here to access the page of MUHAS - Biomed Central Foundation membership page

On this page, you will be able view work published with Biomed Central,
Chemistry Central and SpringerOpen by researchers at Muhimbili University

INASP professional development grants 2013-14

INASP offering up to 8 small grants, up to the value of $2000 to support new and emerging library and information leaders, based in institutions which are members of library consortia or equal national body supported by INASP.

Grants may be used to support travel to present at and participate in professional conferences, to undertake study or learning visits to other institutions, to support other forms of learning and skills development at home, or any other activity which would clearly enable the professional development of the applicant.

Applicants should download and complete the INASP application form, or apply online through the Survey Monkey. The deadline for applications is 14 February 2014.

For further information and how to apply please see the Supporting the next generation of library leaders.

Workshop announcement

A WORKSHOP ON REFERENCE MANAGEMENT AND CITATION

ON WEDNESDAY, 11^TH DEC. 2013.

TARGET GROUP:  ALL POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

TIME: 02:00 – 05:00PM

DATE: 11^TH DEC., 2013

VENUE: MUHAS LIBRARY ICT LAB. 2^ND FLOOR.

You can register your name at the Special reserve, room no. 14

OR Secretary’s office room no. 7.  Library building ground floor.

For Details Contact:                 Charles Marwa, Mobile: 0713422199 Email: librarymuhas@gmail.com

Semeni Mshana,    Mobile: 0765 399 760 or 0717 722 168

Note: Bring your laptop during the workshop.

ALCTS 2014 Online Course Grant for Library Professionals from Developing Countries

The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS), a division of the American Library Association, is now accepting grant applications for the ALCTS online Fundamentals courses, for course sections beginning between February 24 and August 18, 2014 One free seat per section is available to librarians and information professionals from developing countries.

For full information about the grant, including criteria and a link to the application form, please see:http://www.ala.org/alcts/awards/grants/onlinegrant. Applications may be submitted between November 26 and December 30, 2013. 

Call for Application: Evidence Based Practice and Critical Appraisal Workshop at MUHAS (3-5 March 2014)

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 3-5 March 2014.

VENUE: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

COURSE STRUCTURE

The workshop will be conducted over three days (3 – 5 March, 2014). 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 evidence based 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.

APPLICATION FORM

Please fill in the form and let your immediate supervisor sign the form to confirm that your organization authorizes you to attend the Evidence based Practice Workshop- 3 – 5 March 2014

The application form is available at MUHAS website

Please return the application to the email address below by 31st  January, 2014

- Charles Marwa, Tel: 0713422199

-  Also copy to:

Kesia Rad - 0752044896,

- Email: librarymuhas@gmail.com, and library@muhas.ac.tz

The Workshop Coordinator will be happy to answer any questions about the workshop or participant attendance. 

A WORKSHOP ON ADVANCED TECHNIQUES ON OLINE INFORMATION RETRIEVAL FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS AT MUHAS ON FRIDAY, 29TH NOV.2013

TARGET GROUP: POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS AT MUHAS
TIME: 02:00 – 05:00PM
DATE: 29TH NOVEMBER, 2013
VENUE: MUHAS LIBRARY ICT LAB. 2ND FLOOR.

The following concepts will be covered;

1. Online information search strategies
2. HINARI and PubMed

You can register your name at the Special reserve, room no. 14
OR Secretary’s office room no. 7. Library building ground floor.

For Details Contact: Charles Marwa, Mobile: 0713422199 Email: librarymuhas@gmail.com
Semeni Mshana, Mobile: 0765 399 760 or 0717 722 168

Participants attending 3days workshop organized by MUHAS and ITOCA from South Africa from 4th -6th November 2013 at MUHAS Library