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

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.

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 16^th to 17^th 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)

            - Plagiarism and copyright issues issues 
           - 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 15^th March, 2017 to:-

• Ms Agatha Mbawala -   Tel: 0714 545457, Email:librarymuhas@gmail.com
• Ms. Catherine Chibanda  - Tel: 0717 207904 , Email:librarymuhas@gmail.com

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 18^th to Thursday 20^th 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 11^th 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

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

2. Ms. Stellah Ifunya

    P.O. Box 65001, Dar es Salaam

    Cellular: 0655046887

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

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   

TRAINING ON REFERENCE MANAGEMENT FOR SECOND YEAR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS ON 4TH JANUARY 2017

The Directorate of Library Services (DLS) is planning to conduct a training workshop for second year Postgraduate students on reference management on Wednesday 4th January, 2017 at the Library computer lab from 2pm to 5pm. 

Participants are students are required to bring their own laptops during the training session. The following topics will be covered:

• Introduction to Reference Management 
• Installation of Reference Management software(Mendeley) Library 
• Creation of Mendeley Library
• Management of References 
• Citing while writing 
• Sharing of citation 

Students are encouraged to install Mendeley software before training

Interested students should register for the workshop at the Library room No. 7 or contact Ms. Agatha Mbawala 0714-545457 or Mr. William Mviombo 0713-236649. The deadline for registration is Tuesday 3th  January, 2017.

Training on Reference Management for 2nd year postgraduate students on 7th December 2016

The Directorate of Library Services (DLS) is planning to conduct a training workshop for second year Postgraduate students on reference management on Wednesday 7^th December, 2016 at the Library computer lab from 2pm to 5pm.

This training target only second year postgraduate students

Participants are students are required to bring their own laptops during the training session. The following topics will be covered:

·         Introduction to Reference Management

·         Installation of Reference Management software(Mendeley) Library

·         Creation of Mendeley Library

·         Management of References

·         Citing while writing

·         Sharing of citation

Students are encouraged to install Mendeley software before training

Interested students should register for the workshop at the Library room No. 7 or contact Ms. Agatha Mbawala or Mr. William Mviombo 0713-236649. The deadline for registration is Tuesday 6^th December, 2016.