WORKSHOP ON MARKETING AND PROMOTION OF INFORMATION SERVICES (13th – 15th SEPTEMBER, 2016)

DATE 13th – 15th SEPTEMBER, 2016

VENUE: MUHAS LIBRARY

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The three days’ workshop will equip participants with relevant knowledge and skills in promotion and marketing of their information services by using web 2.0 tools and other technologies. The workshop also familiarizes participants with different marketing strategies used currently in libraries/ information centers.

COURSE CONTENTS:
Specifically the workshop will cover the following:
-Introduction to marketing & marketing strategies for promoting information services
 -Introduction to web 2.0 technologies and marketing strategies and policies for information centers
 - How to set up social media/ web 2.0 tools for marketing information services: social network pages, social book marking, audio/video podcasting, blogs and wiki
- How to create electronic marketing tools: multimedia files using movie-maker and online photo collections
- Embed multimedia and photo gallery to your Blog, and other social media for sharing
- Use of quick response (QR) code technology as a marketing tool
-Tools for generating Library Reports for Management feedback: Google Analytics & tracking site visitors and downloads

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 12th to Thursday 14th July, 2016 (3 days) at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences 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 of Health and Allied Sciences.

 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 september, 2016.

CONTACTS: For further information regarding the course (workshop) details (registration, course content and fee) please contact the following:
 1. Mr. Bernard Ernest Sengo Coordinator- Short courses, at the DLS - MUHAS P.O. Box 65001, Dar es Salaam Cellular: 0713647830, 0753559063 Email: library@muhas.ac.tz or librarymuhas@gmail.com
 2. Ms Mariam Hashim Coordinator- Short courses, at the DLS - MUHAS P.O. Box 65001, Dar es Salaam Cellular: 0653596815 Email: library@muhas.ac.tz or librarymuhas@gmail.com

Workshop on Open Data, Open Access and Open Science for MUHAS academic staff

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

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.

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,

CHANGE OF DATES: EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE WORKSHOP (2-4 SEPTEMBER 2014)

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 2-4 September 2014.

VENUE: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

COURSE STRUCTURE

The workshop will be conducted over three days (2-4 September 2014). 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 evidence based 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 fill in the form and let your immediate supervisor sign the form to confirm that your organization authorizes you to attend the Evidence based Practice Workshop- 2-4 September 2014. Click here to access the form

Please return the application to the email address below by 22nd August, 2014

- Bernard Ernest - 0753559063

Also copy to: Semeni Mshana, 0717722168,

Email: librarymuhas@gmail.com, 

The Workshop Coordinator will be happy to answer any questions about the workshop or participant attendance. 

A list of short courses to be offered by MUHAS Library for year 2014

For  additional information on how to apply please use the following details 

http://library.muhas.ac.tz

http://www.librarymuhas.blogspot.com/

librarymuhas@gmail.com

Mr. Charles Marwa: +255713422199

Ms. Kesia Raphael: +255752044896

Course	Time of study	Fee
Evidence Based practice in Health care	23-25 June 2014 4-6 Aug 2014 10-12 Nov 2014	Sponsored program
Digital repositories and Web 2.0 technologies	7-9 Oct ,2014	Tsh 300,000 USD 300
Electronic Records Management	19-21 Aug ,2014	Tsh. 300,000 USD 300
Reference management and Citation	3– 5 June 2014	Tshs 200,000 USD 200

REMINDER: CALL FOR APPLICATION: EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE WORKSHOP (23-25 June 2014)

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 23-25 June 2014.

 

VENUE: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

 

COURSE STRUCTURE

The workshop will be conducted over three days (23-25 June 2014). 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 evidence based 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 fill in the form and let your immediate supervisor sign the form to confirm that your organization authorizes you to attend the Evidence based Practice Workshop- 23-25 June 2014

 

Please request and  return the application form to the email address below by 26th May, 2014

- Bernard Ernest - 0753559063

 

-  Also copy to:

Kesia Rad - 0752044896,

 

- Email: librarymuhas@gmail.com, and library@muhas.ac.tz

 

The Workshop Coordinator will be happy to answer any questions about the workshop or participant attendance

INVITATION TO ATTEND A WORKSHOP ON THE TEACHING & LEARNING IN THE CLOUD USING GOOGLE DRIVE (WEDNESDAY, 28TH MAY 2014)

The Directorate of Library Services is organizing a half day workshop training on “TEACHING & LEARNING IN THE CLOUD USING GOOGLE DRIVE” on Wednesday, 28^th May 2014. You are therefore requested to attend the workshop, which will be conducted at MUHAS Library ICT Lab, Second Floor of the Library Building on Wednesday, 28^th May 2014 (9 am – 1.00 pm).

The workshop focuses on building capacity of academic staff and postgraduate students at MUHAS to use Google drive to enhance their teaching, learning, collaboration and research activities.  Participants will be introduced to Google drive and will learn how to use them hands-on. The workshop will mainly focus on the following topics:

-          Introduction to the participatory cloud computing & World Wide Web (Web 2.0)  technologies

-          Remote collaboration: How to develop content remotely using Google drive

-          Creation of online surveys in google drive

Eligibility

·         have an active gmail e-mail account;

Kindly confirm your participation to the undersigned by close of Friday 23^th May 2014 business:

1. Kesia Rad , 0752044896, or Tatu Majaliwa 0716777836, Email: librarymuhas@gmail.com or library@muhas.ac.tz

CALL FOR APPLICATION: ONLINE REFERENCE MANAGEMENT AND WEB 2.0 TECHNOLOGIES LEARNING OPPORTUNITY (3-4 June, 2014)

Date: 3rd – 4^th June, 2014

  
Venue: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)

Organized by: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Directorate of Library Services

Course Fee for Tanzanians: 250,000 TShs   

Course Fee for Non-Tanzanians: US$ 200
Overall Course objectives:

This two days workshop, will introduce participants to the terminology and some of the software tools that support creation of online references, storage of online documents, and online publishing by using web 2.0 technologies.

 Course Main Topics

·         create your personal online accounts containing all your references in a single place accessible from anywhere;

·         import references automatically from research databases and library catalogs;

·         organize and annotate references according to your own needs;

·         Cite while you’re writing by using online reference software 

·         Format references and bibliographies for your papers or thesis automatically in all major bibliographic styles (APA, MLA, Vancouver, or thousands of other styles).

·         Use web 2.0 to create online references

·         Online publishing through web 2.0 tools

Who Should Attend? Professionals involved in research, information management, institutional management, librarians, lecturers, project administrators and any other professional who has a use for references  in their work.

Training Format: Training over 2 consecutive days, Face to face in a group setting and practical sessions for online reference management software and web 2.0 technologies, Attendance on all 2 days is required for certificate of completion.

Deadline for application: Kindly submit your details to the undersigned by close of Tuesday 26th May, 2014 business. 

Bernard Ernest, Tel: 0753559063 and/or

Kesia Rad - 0752044896

Email: librarymuhas@gmail.com and/or 

library@muhas.ac.tz.

CALL FOR APPLICATION: DIGITAL REPOSITORIES AND WEB 2.0 TECHNOLOGIES LEARNING OPPORTUNITY (8-11 April, 2014)

Date: 8^th – 11^th April, 2014

 
Venue: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)

Organized by: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Directorate of Library Services

Course Fee for Tanzanians: 300,000 TShs  

Course Fee for Non-Tanzanians: US$ 300
Overall Course objectives:

This four days workshop, will introduce participants to the terminology and some of the software tools that support development of institutional repositories, optimizing access to content in digital library and repository through Web 2.0 technologies.

 Course Main Topics

1. Introduction to basic digital library, repositories and web 2.0 terminologies

2. Introduction to open source software: work with linux software

3. Work with dspace software to set up a digital repository

4. Use web 2.0 to feature the contents of a repository

5. Online publishing through web 2.0 tools

Who Should Attend? Professionals involved in information management, institutional management, librarians, lecturers ,project administrators and any other professional who has a use for ICT or digital repository in their work.

Training Format: Training over 4 consecutive days, Face to face in a group setting and practical sessions for online cataloguing tools, Attendance on all 4 days is required for certificate of completion.

Deadline for application: Kindly submit your details to the undersigned by close of Tuesday 1^st April, 2014 business. 

Charles Marwa, Tel: 0713422199 and/or

Kesia Rad - 0752044896,

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

CALL FOR APPLICATION: EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE WORKSHOP (23-25 June 2014)

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 23-25 June 2014.

 

VENUE: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

 

COURSE STRUCTURE

The workshop will be conducted over three days (23-25 June 2014). 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 evidence based 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 fill in the form and let your immediate supervisor sign the form to confirm that your organization authorizes you to attend the Evidence based Practice Workshop- 23-25 June 2014

 

Please return the application to the email address below by 26th May, 2014

- Charles Marwa, Tel: 0713422199

 

-  Also copy to:

Kesia Rad - 0752044896,

 

- Email: librarymuhas@gmail.com, and library@muhas.ac.tz

 

The Workshop Coordinator will be happy to answer any questions about the workshop or participant attendance. 

CALL FOR APPLICATION: DIGITAL REPOSITORIES AND WEB 2.0 TECHNOLOGIES LEARNING OPPORTUNITY (8-11 April, 2014)

Date: 8^th – 11^th April, 2014

  
Venue: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)

Organized by: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Directorate of Library Services

Course Fee for Tanzanians: 300,000 TShs   

Course Fee for Non-Tanzanians: US$ 300

Overall Course objectives:

This four days workshop, will introduce participants to the terminology and some of the software tools that support development of institutional repositories, optimizing access to content in digital library and repository through Web 2.0 technologies.

 Course Main Topics

1. Introduction to basic digital library, repositories and web 2.0 terminologies

2. Introduction to open source software: work with linux software

3. Work with dspace software to set up a digital repository

4. Use web 2.0 to feature the contents of a repository

5. Online publishing through web 2.0 tools

Who Should Attend? Professionals involved in information management, institutional management, librarians, lecturers ,project administrators and any other professional who has a use for ICT or digital repository in their work.

Training Format: Training over 4 consecutive days, Face to face in a group setting and practical sessions for online cataloguing tools, Attendance on all 4 days is required for certificate of completion.

Deadline for application: Kindly submit your details to the undersigned by close of Tuesday 1^st April, 2014 business. 

Charles Marwa, Tel: 0713422199 and/or

Kesia Rad - 0752044896,

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

Open Access, Institutional Repositories and E-resources Workshop for MUHAS Academic Staff at MUHAS Library (10 December 2013)

MUHAS Library organized a one day workshop for health practitioners online literature search on 10 December 2013.
Topics covered:
- Online search strategies
- Open access resources for health
-Subscribed e-resources
- Copyright and licencing issues
- Institutional repositories - searching and uploading content into the repositories

A WORKSHOP ON OPEN ACCESS REPOSITORIES AND REFERENCE MANAGEMENT FOR MUHAS ACADEMIC STAFF ON 17TH JANUARY 2014

Once again, the Directorate of Library Services will organize a one day workshop on Open access repositories and electronic Reference Management. 

Venue: MUHAS Library, ICT Lab, Second floor 

Date: 17^th January, 2014 

Time: 10 am to 3.30 pm

Programme of the training

• Enhancing research output sharing through open access
• Gold road, Green road, Open educational resources, Open data
• Practical hands-on practice with free ant-plagiarism software
• Copyright and licensing publishers policies: Practical hands-on practice with Sherpa/Romeo database and Creative of Commons licences
• MUHAS IR: practical hands-on practice on content uploading and searching
• Online reference and citation management by using Mendeley software: cite while you write

 

25 participants will be accepted for the workshop. Therefore, earlier registration for the workshop is encouraged

Deadline for application: Kindly submit your details to the undersigned by close of Monday 13^th January 2014 business. Charles Marwa, Tel: 0713422199 and/or Kesia Rad - 0752044896,

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