WORKSHOP ON INTEGRATED LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (9th - 11th AUGUST, 2016)

Venue: MUHAS Library

 COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 The three days’ workshop will equip participants with advanced knowledge and technical skills on KOHA the most advanced and cost effective open source library automation solution. The workshop will introduce participants to the KOHA basic features, functionalities and setting up of KOHA integrated library management system.

 COURSE CONTENTS:
 Specifically the workshop will cover the following topics:
- KOHA Introduction & features Overview
- Installation of KOHA on windows or Linux operating systems Introduction and configuration of KOHA software
- Demonstration of all modules like: (acquisition, cataloguing, circulation & OPAC)
-Introduction to MARC- 21
 -Multilingual Support KOHA
 -MARC Records
-Import features in KOHA etc

TARGET GROUP:
Professionals involved in information management, ICT management, librarians, information scientists, and any other professionals working with cutting edge technologies.

WORKSHOP DATES AND VENUE: The workshop will be conducted from Tuesday 9th to Thursday 11th August, 2016 (3 days) at Muhimbili University Library ICT LAB

WORKSHOP FEE:
The workshop fee is TZS 350,000/= per each participant covering the course fee, stationery, 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 08th July, 2016.

 CONTACTS: For further information regarding the course (workshop) details (registration, course content and fee) please contact the following:

 1. Ms. Agatha M. Mbawala P.O. Box 65001, Dar es Salaam Cellular: 0688 385356 Email: library@muhas.ac.tz or librarymuhas@gmail.com

 2. Ms. Catherine Chibanda P.O. Box 65001, Dar es Salaam Cellular: 0717 207904 Email: library@muhas.ac.tz or librarymuhas@gmail.com