WORKSHOP ON RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND CATALOGUING (27th – 29th April 2016)

WORKSHOP DATES AND VENUE:
The workshop will be conducted from 27th – 29th April 2016 (3 days) at Muhimbili University of Health and Allie Sciences Library ICT LAB

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The three days workshop will equip participants with advanced knowledge and technical skills on records management; library cataloguing 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 cataloguing of library materials using AACR2 rules
•    Subject analysis and formulation of subject headings
•    Application of Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal Classification Schemes
•    CIP Cataloguing
•    Online cataloguing

TARGET GROUP:
Professionals involved in information management, records management, archivists, librarians, information scientists, and any other professionals in records management and library cataloguing and classification.  

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 15th April 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: 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