WORKSHOP ON RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND CATALOGING

MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES

DIRECTORATE OF LIBRARY SERVICES

WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT

DATE:19^th- 21^st OCTOBER, 2015

WORKSHOP ON RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND CATALOGING

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The three days workshop will equip participants with advanced knowledge and technical skills on records management; library cataloging and classification and subject analysis.

COURSE CONTENTS:

Specifically the workshop will cover the following topics:

• ·         Basic records terminologies and different types of records
• ·         Standards and procedures for organization of records
• ·         Application of procedures for  organizing  records
• ·         Introduction to organization of knowledge
• ·         Descriptive cataloging of library materials using AACR2 rules
• ·         Subject analysis and formulation of subject headings
• ·         Application of Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal Classification Schemes
• ·         CIP Cataloging
• ·         Online cataloging

TARGET GROUP:

Professionals involved in information management, records management, archivists, librarians, information scientists, and any other professionals in records management and library cataloging and classification.   

WORKSHOP DATES AND VENUE:

The workshop will be conducted from Monday 19^th to Wednesday 21^st October 2015 (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 15^th October 2015.

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 or 0688385356

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

2.      Mr. William J. Mviombo

P.O. Box 65001, Dar es Salaam

Cellular: 0713 23 66 49, 0684 236649

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

BOOK DONATION FROM GLOBAL PUBLISHING

The Directorate of Library Services has received a donation of a book titled ATLAS OF CREATION authored by Harun Yahya from Global Publishing Company
This book displays the validity of the theory of evolution by illustrating dozens of fossils remains gathered from various parts of the world

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 31^th July, 2015

-

William J Mviombo

Tel: +255713236649, +255684236649

Also copy to:  Tatu Majaliwa, +255716777836, 

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.

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, 22^nd to Tuesday 23^th 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.

Evidence based practice workshop at MUHAS, Tanzania 8-10 June 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  8-10 June 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 (8-10 June 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 30^th May, 2015

-

William J Mviombo

Tel: +255713236649, +255684236649

Also copy to:  Tatu Majaliwa, +255716777836,