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Monday, August 21, 2017

WORKSHOP ON RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE (14th – 16th NOVEMBER 2017)


The Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) through its Directorate Of Library Services (DLS) would like to advertise a workshop on Records Management and Organization  of  Knowledge.



COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The three days workshop will equip participants with advanced knowledge and technical skills on records management and organization of knowledge.

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 information 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 AUDIENCE:
Professionals involved in information management, records management, archivists, librarians, information scientists, and any other professionals in records management and library cataloguing and classification.   
   
WORKSHOP DATES AND VENUE:
The workshop will be conducted from 14th – 16th NOVEMBER 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.

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 10th November 2017.

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

1.      Mariam Hashim
P.O Box 65001, Dar es Salaam
Cellular: 0653 596815


2.     Mr. William J. Mviombo

P.O. Box 65001, Dar es Salaam
Cellular: 0713 23 66 49