Library News Blog - Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
New books acquired at MUHAS Library (17 July 2013)
| No | Tittle | Author | Copies | Year | ||
| 1 | Understanding the sociology of health | Barry, Anne Marie | 1 | 2012 | ||
| 2 | Psychological for medicine | Ayers, Susan | 1 | 2011 | ||
| 3 | Browse's Introduction to the symptoms and signs of surgical diseases | Browse, Norman L. | 1 | 2005 | ||
| 4 | Principles of physiology for the anesthetist | Power, Ian | 1 | 2001 | ||
| 5 | Care of the new born by ten teachers | Lumsden, Hilary | 2 | 2010 | ||
| 6 | Obstetrics by ten teachers | Baker, Philip N. | 1 | 2011 | ||
| 7 | Operative orthopedics : the Stanmore guide | Briggs, Timothy | 1 | 2010 | ||
| 8 | Bones and joints : a guide for students | Gunn, Chris | 1 | 2007 | ||
| 9 | Complete OSCE skills for medical and surgical finals | Tatham, Kate. | 1 | 2010 | ||
| 10 | Caring for the seriously ill patient | Macintosh, Mike | 1 | 2011 | ||
| 11 | The sage handbook of counseling and psychotherapy | Feltham, Colin | 1 | 2012 | ||
| 12 | Pharmacology | Rang, H.P | 1 | 2001 | ||
| 13 | The practice of research in social work | Engel, Rafael J. | 1 | 2009 | ||
| 14 | Handbook of counseling psychology | Woolfe, Ray. | 1 | 2010 | ||
| 15 | Physical examination procedures for advanced nurses and independent prescribers : evidence and rationale | Rawles, Zoe. | 1 | 2010 | ||
| 16 | Cultural awareness in nursing and health care: an introductory text | Holland, Karen | 1 | 2010 | ||
| 17 | Clinical oncology: basic principles and practice | Neal, Anthony J. | 1 | 2009 | ||
| 18 | Pharmaceutical analysis : a textbook for pharmacy students and pharmaceutical chemists | Watson, David G. | 1 | 2005 | ||
| 19 | Decie and Lewis practical hematology | Lewis, S. M. | 1 | 2006 | ||
| 20 | Cardiovascular physiology : questions for self assessment with illustrated answers | Levick, J. Rodney | 1 | 2010 | ||
| 21 | Social work : theories and methods | Gray, Mel | 1 | 2009 | ||
| 22 | British national formulary for children | 1 | 2010 | |||
| 23 | British national formulary 60 September 2010 | 15 | 2010 | |||
| 24 | The New midwifery : science and sensitivity in practice | Page, Lesley Ann | 1 | 2006 | ||
| 25 | Medical genetics | Alton, Jorde | 1 | 2003 | ||
| 26 | Atlas of descriptive histology | Ross, Michael H. | 1 | 2009 | ||
| 27 | Psychiatric and mental health nursing : the craft of caring | Barker, Phil | 1 | 2009 | ||
| 28 | Clinical chemistry and metabolic medicine | Crook A. Martin | 1 | 2006 | ||
| 29 | Children and young people’s nursing : principles for practice | Davies, Ruth | 1 | 2011 | ||
| 30 | Cecil textbook of medicine | Goldman, Lee, | 1 | 2008 | ||
| 31 | Access to health | Donatelle, Rebecca J. | 1 | 2012 | ||
| 32 | Robbins basic pathology | Kumar, Vinay | 1 | 2007 | ||
| 33 | Physiology and anatomy for nurses and healthcare practitioners : a homeostatic approach | Clancy, John | 1 | 2009 | ||
| 34 | Anatomy of oralfacial structures | Brand, Richard W. | 1 | 2003 | ||
| 35 | BTEC first health and social care | 10 | 2007 | |||
| 36 | Guyton and hall physiology review | Hall, John E. | 1 | 2006 | ||
| 37 | Drug calculations for nurses : a step-by-step approach | Lapham, Robert | 1 | 2009 | ||
| 38 | Pocket prescriber | Nicholson, Timothy, R.J. | 2 | 2011 | ||
| 39 | Society,health and development | Haworth, Elizabeth | 4 | 2008 | ||
| 40 | Health and social care | Stretch Berly | 8 | 2007 | ||
| 41 | Pulmonary circulation : diseases and their treatment | Peacock, Andrew. J. | 1 | 2011 | ||
| 42 | Robbins basic pathology | Kumar, Vinay | 3 | 2007 | ||
| 43 | Nurse prescriber's formularly for community practitioners 2009-2011 | British Medical Association | 14 | 2009 | ||
| 44 | The medical profession and human rights : handbook for a changing agenda | British Medical Association | 2 | 2001 | ||
| 45 | Radiology for the dental professional | Frommer, Herbert H. | 1 | 2011 | ||
| 46 | Developing practical adult nursing skills | Baillie, Lesley | 1 | 2009 | ||
| 47 | Anatomy and physiology for nurses | Watson, Roger | 1 | 2011 | ||
| 48 | Browse's Introduction to the Investigation and Management of surgical diseases | Browse, Norman L. | 1 | 2010 | ||
| 49 | Science in nursing and healthcare | Foss, Mark A. | 1 | 2007 | ||
| 50 | Mayes' midwifery | MacDonald, Sue | 1 | 2010 | ||
| 51 | Calculations in molecular biology and biotechnology : a guide to mathematics in the laboratory | Stephenson, Frank | 1 | 2011 | ||
| 52 | 100 cases in clinical medicine | Rees, John | 1 | 2007 | ||
| 53 | 100 cases in dermatology | Morris-Jones, Rachael. | 1 | 2011 | ||
| 54 | Basic science in obstetrics and gynecology: a textbook for MRCOG part 1 | Bennett, Phillip. | 1 | 2010 | ||
| 55 | Mathematics for medical and clinical laboratory professionals | Helms, Joel R. | 1 | 2009 | ||
| 56 | Introduction to pandemic influenza | Van-Tam, Jonathan. | 1 | 2010 | ||
| 57 | Community oral health practice for the dental hygienist | Geurink, Kathy Voigt | 1 | 2012 | ||
| 58 | Physics, pharmacology and physiology for anesthetists : key concepts for the FRCA | Cross, Matthew E. | 1 | 2008 | ||
| 59 | Kumar & Clark’s medical management and therapeutics | Kumar, Parveen | 1 | 2011 | ||
| 60 | Developing practical skills for nursing children and young people | Glasper, Alan | 1 | 2010 | ||
| 61 | Essential ENT | Corbridge, Rogan J. | 1 | 2011 | ||
| 62 | Human cross-sectional anatomy: pocket atlas of body sections and CT images | Ellis, Harold | 1 | 2009 | ||
| 63 | Obstetrics illustrated | Hanretty, Kevin P. | 1 | 2010 | ||
| 64 | Fundamental of obstetrics and gynecology | Oats, Jeremy | 1 | 2010 | ||
| 65 | Massachusetts eye and ear infirmary illustrated manual of ophthalmology | Kaiser, P. K | 1 | 2010 | ||
| 66 | Skills for Midwifery Practice | Johnson, Ruth | 1 | 2006 | ||
| 67 | Gynecology by ten teachers | Monga, Asha | 1 | 2011 | ||
| 68 | Care of the new born by ten teachers | Lumsden, Hilary | 1 | 2010 | ||
| 69 | Obstetrics by ten teachers | Baker, Philip N. | 1 | 2011 | ||
| 70 | Short textbook of publication health medicine for the tropics | Lucas, Adetokunbo O . | 1 | 2003 | ||
| 71 | Development challenges of HIV/AIDS in small states : experiences from the Pacific, Southern Africa and the Caribbean | Theodore, Karl. | 1 | 2011 | ||
| 72 | Handbook of orthodontics | Cobourne, Martyn T. | 1 | 2009 | ||
| 73 | Radiography and radiology for dental care professionals | Whaites, Eric | 1 | 2009 | ||
| 74 | Oral and maxillofacial surgery : an objective-based textbook | Pedlar, Jonathan | 1 | 2007 | ||
| 75 | Nursing calculations. | Gatford, J.D. | 1 | 2006 | ||
| 76 | Basic pathology: an introduction to the mechanisms of disease | Lakhani, Sunil R. | 1 | 2009 | ||
| 77 | Essential decision making and clinical judgement for nurses | Thompson, Carl | 1 | 2009 | ||
| 78 | 100 cases in obstetrics and gynecology | Bottomley, Cecilia | 1 | 2008 | ||
| 79 | A introduction to research for midwives | Rees, Colin | 1 | 2011 | ||
| 80 | First (and second) steps in statistics | Wright Daniel B. | 1 | 2009 | ||
| 81 | The global casino : an introduction to environmental issues | Middleton, Nick. | 1 | 2008 | ||
| 82 | Introductory chemistry | Tro, Nivaldo J. | 1 | 2011 | ||
| 83 | A primer of genome science | Gibson, Greg. | 1 | 2009 | ||
| 84 | Planetary sciences | De Pater, Imke | 1 | 2010 | ||
| 85 | Environmental science : the natural environment and human impact | Jackson, Julie M. | 1 | 2000 | ||
| 86 | Integrated science | Tillery, Bill W. | 1 | 2010 | ||
| 87 | World development report 2010 : development and climate change. | World Bank. | 1 | 2010 | ||
| 88 | Psychology:the science of mind and behavior | Gross, Richard D. | 1 | 2010 | ||
| 89 | Discovering statistics using SPSS | Field, Andy | 1 | 2009 | ||
| 90 | Health psychology : theory, research & practice | Marks, David | 1 | 2011 | ||
| 91 | Public sector management | Flynn, Norman | 1 | 2007 | ||
| 92 | Video-blogging for dummies | Bryant, Stephanie Cottrell. | 1 | 2006 | ||
| 93 | Professional blogging for dummies | Getgood, Susan L. | 1 | 2010 | ||
| 94 | Development with a body : sexuality, human rights and development | Cornwall, Andrea | 1 | 2008 | ||
| 95 | Write great essays and dissertations | Hutchison, Hazel. | 1 | 2010 | ||
| 96 | Gender, power and organisations : an introduction | Halford, Susan. | 1 | 2001 | ||
| 97 | Feminisms in development : contradictions, contestations, and challenges | Cornwall, Andrea | 1 | 2006 |
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE AND CRITICAL APPRAISAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITY, MUHAS, TANZANIA (19-21 AUGUST 2013)
WORKSHOP VENUE
The venue of the workshop is Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
DATE: 19 -21 AUGUST 2013
ORGANIZED BY: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) in Tanzania and Information, Training and Outreach Center for Africa (ITOCA) in South Africa
FUNDED BY Elsevier Foundation
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 in Tanzania. Specifically, participants are expected to come from relevant government ministries, Non-Governmental Organizations, universities and faculties of medical and health sciences in Tanzania. The language of instruction is English. No basic computer and internet modules will be covered during the workshop.
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.
Only twenty (20) participants will be invited to attend the Workshop. Therefore we would appreciate if you respond quickly as the available slots will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis. An application form is included in this announcement below. Completed application forms with signed authorization should reach the Workshop Coordinator by 2nd August, 2013.
CONTACT ORGANIZERS TO FILL IN THE APPLICATION FORMS
- Julius Magessa, Tel: 0784262888, Email: magessaj@yahoo.com.
Also copy to: Kesia Rad - 0752044896, Email: kesiarad@yahoo.com, and library@muhas.ac.tz.
The venue of the workshop is Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
DATE: 19 -21 AUGUST 2013
ORGANIZED BY: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) in Tanzania and Information, Training and Outreach Center for Africa (ITOCA) in South Africa
FUNDED BY Elsevier Foundation
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 in Tanzania. Specifically, participants are expected to come from relevant government ministries, Non-Governmental Organizations, universities and faculties of medical and health sciences in Tanzania. The language of instruction is English. No basic computer and internet modules will be covered during the workshop.
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.
Only twenty (20) participants will be invited to attend the Workshop. Therefore we would appreciate if you respond quickly as the available slots will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis. An application form is included in this announcement below. Completed application forms with signed authorization should reach the Workshop Coordinator by 2nd August, 2013.
CONTACT ORGANIZERS TO FILL IN THE APPLICATION FORMS
- Julius Magessa, Tel: 0784262888, Email: magessaj@yahoo.com.
Also copy to: Kesia Rad - 0752044896, Email: kesiarad@yahoo.com, and library@muhas.ac.tz.
Web 2.0 and Social Media Learning Opportunity, KINU, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 12-16 August 2013
Venue: KINU Co-Creation and Innovation Space, 1st Floor Conservation House Plot No.245, A. H. Mwinyi Road, Dar es Salaam
Date and time: 12- 16 August, 2013 (9:00 - 17:00)
Programme of the Learning Opportunity
- Introduction to the participatory World Wide Web (Web 2.0) and to Social Media;
- Search Magic: How to conduct advanced multilingual online searches;
- Information Self Service: How to get selected information served to you via alerts and RSS feeds;
- Remote collaboration: How to develop content remotely using wikis and Google Docs;
- Online mapping: How to locate your organisation and your projects on a online Map;
- How to communicate voice over the internet at no cost;
- Online publishing (micro-blogging and blogging);
- Professional / corporate social networking (LinkedIn and Facebook);
- Web 2.0 self-instruction (introduction to iMARK)
Participation in the Learning Opportunity is free of charge, but subject to acceptance by the organisers. 25 participants will be accepted for the event.
Click here for more details
Friday, July 5, 2013
Clinical Research Training Workshop: July 29th to August 9th 2013
This MicroResearch workshop will provide training and opportunities to do community based research especially to improve health of mothers & children.
The workshop will:
• Encourage collaboration,
• Provide mentors in Canada and East Africa,
• Exchange ideas, strategies and knowledge of local community needs,
Who is eligible to attend?
o Academic faculty staff in any clinical training program
o Trainees in clinical areas who would like to become researchers will be considered
What will be expected from you?
The workshop will take half a day every day for 2 weeks so attendance is essential
What will you get?
o Excellent training on research
o Course material on memory stick
o Opportunity to do your own research
o International Recognized attendance Certificate
For information contact: zabron76@gmail.com, 255 718 867 869
www.healthtrainingifakara.org
Learn the secrets to successful clinical research projects
“Modeled after the MicroFinance concept, MicroResearch will provide small grants, training and
mentoring to clinical researchers to ensure the researchers are successful in Tanzania
The workshop will:
• Encourage collaboration,
• Provide mentors in Canada and East Africa,
• Exchange ideas, strategies and knowledge of local community needs,
Who is eligible to attend?
o Academic faculty staff in any clinical training program
o Trainees in clinical areas who would like to become researchers will be considered
What will be expected from you?
The workshop will take half a day every day for 2 weeks so attendance is essential
What will you get?
o Excellent training on research
o Course material on memory stick
o Opportunity to do your own research
o International Recognized attendance Certificate
For information contact: zabron76@gmail.com, 255 718 867 869
www.healthtrainingifakara.org
Learn the secrets to successful clinical research projects
“Modeled after the MicroFinance concept, MicroResearch will provide small grants, training and
mentoring to clinical researchers to ensure the researchers are successful in Tanzania
Thursday, July 4, 2013
A WORKSHOP ON ELECTRONIC REFERENCE MANAGEMENT AND ADVANCED ONLINE SEARCH TECHNIQUES - 1-2 AUGUST 2013
Once again, the Directorate of Library Services will organize a Two Days workshop on Electronic Reference Management and Advanced Online Search Techniques.
The workshop will be conducted at the MUHAS, Undergraduate
Computer Lab from 1st to 2nd August, 2013 (10 am to 3.30 pm).
Target group - Academic staff at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)
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 29th July 2013 business.
Julius Magessa, Tel: 0784262888, Email: magessaj@yahoo.com.
Also copy to: Kesia Rad - 0752044896, Email: kesiarad@yahoo.com, and library@muhas.ac.tz.
The workshop will be conducted at the MUHAS, Undergraduate
Computer Lab from 1st to 2nd August, 2013 (10 am to 3.30 pm).
Target group - Academic staff at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)
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 29th July 2013 business.
Julius Magessa, Tel: 0784262888, Email: magessaj@yahoo.com.
Also copy to: Kesia Rad - 0752044896, Email: kesiarad@yahoo.com, and library@muhas.ac.tz.
Monday, July 1, 2013
THE SINGLE SEARCH INTERFACE FOR ALL SUBSCRIBED E-RESOURCES AT MUHAS
With a support from KIOX and USAID, MUHAS library has been able to set a
system that incorporates all of subscribed online journals and books,
including content form HINARI, AGORA and OARE, all searchable and
downloadable through one single interface. It is now possible to search
and download full text articles from all e-resources subscribed by MUHAS
library from a single searching tool.
Click here to access the single search interface for MUHAS
Click here to access the single search interface for MUHAS
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