Information Literacy Training in South Africa

ITOCA (Information Training and Outreach Centre for Africa) is running workshops called 21st Century Information Literacy Skills : http://www.itoca.org/node/135 in Centurion, South Africa on July 2-6, 2012 and also via a web version. "Participants will learn how to acquire, and facilitate the acquisition and application of information literacy skills that are relevant for the information user in the 21st century."

New book - Oral Health Care for Socially Disadvantaged Communities

Oral Health Care for Socially Disadvantaged Communities is a new book edited by MUHAS faculty.

The book will be available at MUHAS Library soon.

Editors: Febronia Kokulengya Kahabuka (School of Dentistry, Tanzania) Emil Namakuka Kikwilu and Irene Anderson Kida

Book Description: This book gathers the current information on management of common oral conditions and proposes an appropriate package for underdeveloped communities. Practical solutions for managing oral conditions in the existing social, political and economic context of the developing countries is provided. This book is a good reference material for undergraduate and postgraduate students, academicians, as well as practicing dentists. In this book, the Basic Package of Oral Care (BPOC) forms a pillar of the presentation. A traumatic Restorative Treatment, affordable fluoride tooth paste and relieve of oral pain are presented as an essential minimum package of oral care for any community. This book advocates home care and outreach programmes to reach the elderly. The already existing oral health care delivery system is challenged. This book provides evidence based appropriate oral care. (Imprint: Nova Biomedical)

Table of Contents:
Preface

1. Social Disadvantage and Oral Health
(Emil N. Kikwilu)

2. Oral Health and Care in Low-Income Countries
(Poul Erik Petersen, Nanna Jürgensen)

3. Management of Dental Caries in Socially Disadvantaged Communities
(Jo Frencken, Soraya Leal)

4. Gingival and Periodontal Diseases in Socially Disadvantaged Populations
(Elifuraha G. Mumghamba, Evelyn G. Wagaiyu)

5. Surgical Conditions of the Oral and Maxillofacial Region
(Boniphace M. Kalyanyama, Sira S. Owibingire, Elison N. Simon)

6. Oral Health Concerns in Children
(Febronia K. Kahabuka, Daniel Iskander Maro)

7. Management of Orthodontic Conditions in Socially Disadvantaged Communities
(Emeria A. Mugonzibwa, Matilda Mtaya-Mlangwa)

8. Oral Health Care for the Elderly
(Irene A. Kida, Anne N. Astrom)

9. Management of Oral Lesions Associated with HIV/AIDS
(Omar J.M. Hamza, Andre J.A.M. van der Ven)

10. Feasible preventive methods for controlling oral diseases and conditions in socially disadvantaged populations
(Evelyn Wagaiyu, Emil Kikwilu)

Click here for more details

Newly added Theses - MUHAS Institutional Repository

The MUHAS institutional repository is a newly launched service provided by the Directorate of Library Services in collaboration with the Directorate of Information and Communication Technology to collect, preserve and disseminate electronic copies of research and scholarly works created at MUHAS, and serves as a gateway to disseminate and reach out to similar resources elsewhere. Such publications include journal articles, conference presentations, proceedings, working papers, theses and dissertations.

Kindly visit the MUHAS IR to access the newly added Masters theses from MUHAS. These theses can be accessed in full text format. Click here to access the list of these Masters theses

Click here to access the MUHAS institutional repository

Mary Ann Liebert database - E-resource of the month

Mary Ann Liebert is a database subscribed by the MUHAS library through INASP/PERI programme  offering 64 authoritative publications in the most promising areas of biotechnology, biomedical research/life sciences, clinical medicine and surgery, alternative and complementary medicine, law, philanthropy, environmental science and sustainability
The database is free to access at MUHAS. You do not need to log in. Access the database:

Access the title list - Mary Ann Liebert

ADVANCED PAPER-BASED AND ELECTRONIC RECORDS MANAGEMENT TRAINING

Scheduled to take place from 19^th November - 2^nd December 2012 in Kampala, Uganda

The course will be facilitated by Tanzania Public Service College Lecturers, ZYLAB Technologies Experts,
Makerere University Lectures and Info World Specialists

VENUE: Kampala, Uganda

PLACES AVAILABLE: 100 places

Please find attached course details and Registration form by clicking here.

Announcing the 8th Annual International Conference - MOI University

CONFERENCE THEME
Adaptations to Global Dynamics: Challenges and Opportunities

SYMPOSIUM THEMES

School of Dentistry - Innovation and Challenges in Global Health Dynamics
Dr. G. Akama (sod8thaic@gmail.com; sodmuconference@mu.ac.ke)

School of Medicine - Research and Innovative Clinical Practice in Solving the Global Health Challenges
Dr. Ngwena A. G. Magak (som8thaic@gmail.com; sommuconference@mu.ac.ke)

School of Nursing - Provision of Universal Health
Mrs. Theresah Wambui (son8thaic@gmail.com; sonmuconference@mu.ac.ke)

School of Public Health- Public Health Challenges and opportunities in a Volatile Environment
Dr. Christina A. Otieno (sph8thaic@gmail.com; sphmuconference@mu.ac.ke)

School of Engineering - Innovative Advances in Engineering, Science and Management for Industrialization and National Development
Dr. J. R. Kosgei (soemuconference@mu.ac.ke; symposium2.2012@gmail.com)

School of Information Sciences - Adaptations to Global Dynamics in Information Management
Dr. E. Bosire (sis8thaic@gmail.com; sismuconference@mu.ac.ke)

School of Law - New Dimensions in Legal Adaptation to Global Dynamics: International and Comparative Perspectives
Mr. Josphat Ayamunda (sol8thaic@gmail.com; solmuconference@mu.ac.ke)

Cross Cutting - The Role of Contemporary Issues on Global Changes: Their Implications to Humanity
Prof. Eunice Kamaara (crosscutting8thaic@gmail.com; crossmuconference@mu.ac.ke)

CONFERENCE VENUE & DATES
Moi University, Main Campus-Margaret Thatcher Library on Tuesday 4th – Saturday 8th September 2012

IMPORTANT DEADLINES:
Submission of abstracts: Final Call: 30th June, 2012 via e-mail/soft copy
Submission of full papers: Final Call: Friday 3rd August, 2012 via e-mail/soft copy

Further Conference details at: www.mu.ac.ke