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Tuesday, February 6, 2018

A CALL FOR INTEGRATED LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM USING KOHA SOFTWARE TRAINING WORKSHOP


 MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES
DIRECTORATE OF LIBRARY SERVICES
Integrated Library Management System Using Koha Software Training Workshop
Venue: Library Computer Lab, Dar es Salaam
Date: 26th - 28th March 2018 (3 days)
Workshop Fee: TZS 350,000/=
AIM OF THE WORKSHOP:
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.

  • KOHA Introduction & features Overview
  • Installation of KOHA on windows or Linux operating systems
  • Introduction and configuration of KOHA software
  • Demonstration of all modules like; Acquisitions, Cataloguing, Circulation & OPAC, Introduction to MARC- 21, Multilingual Support KOHA, MARC Records, Import features in KOHA etc.

Participants are requested to arrange transport and accommodation at their own cost.
PAYMENT MODE:
Payment is due before start of workshop ad it 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.
Interested participants should confirm their participation and payment by Friday, 23rd March 2018.
CONTACT US
For further information about the workshop (Registration, Course Content and Fee) please contact the following:
       1.    Mr. Edger Mtitu                                             2. Ms. Agatha Mbawala
Phone: 0714572011/0752302300                     Phone: 0714545457/0738323073

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

FIRST MUHAS LIBRARY SYMPOSIUM CONDUCTED ON 5TH DECEMBER 2017

The Directorate of Library Service conducted its first symposium on 5th December 2017 at the 24 room located at library building starting from on 2:00Pm to 4:50pm
The event was mainly meant for all first year students, though continuing students, postgraduate and faculty staffs were also invited to attend the event.  

 The objectives of this event were to create awareness of e-resources and enhancing usage of e-resources at MUHAS. This lessons  were delivered  by Dr. Mboni Ruzegea and Mr. Deodatus Sabas through presentation and demonstrations.




Dr. Mboni Ruzegea creating awareness on the E resources and other library Services during the Symposium



 Mr. Deodatus M. Sabas demonstrating on how to search for open Access database






MUHAS students actively participating to the Library 1st Symposium



Thursday, November 30, 2017

2nd MUHAS Convocation 2017

Ms Catherine Chibanda & Ms Agatha Mbawala  showcasing the  Directorate of Library activities  at the 2nd MUHAS Convocation 

Ms Catherine giving explanation on Library activities to Participants

Thursday, November 2, 2017

Scientific writing and Information Literacy Skills Course 2nd November 2017- DLS

Participants working for the group assignment 2nd November 2017
Group Discussion on progress 
MUHAS Staff faculty among the participants of the workshop
One of the  facilitator (Dr. Rehema Chande-Mallya) insisting a point  about writing a"Popular Science
A group photo the 1st day of the Course: Prof. Edda Tandi-Lwoga, Dr. Rehema Chande-Mallya and Dr. Mboni Ruzegea (DLS)

Library Renovation 2017


Library Renovation: October 2017 (Directorate of Library Services-MUHAS)

A quick tour before renovation starting -October 2017

A quick tour before renovation starting -October 2017

Marketing Library resources October 2016

Dr Rehema Chande-Mallya handling a  certificate to the workshop participant in the year 2016