BOOK DONATION FROM GLOBAL PUBLISHING

The Directorate of Library Services has received a donation of a book titled ATLAS OF CREATION authored by Harun Yahya from Global Publishing Company
This book displays the validity of the theory of evolution by illustrating dozens of fossils remains gathered from various parts of the world

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

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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,

LIST OF NEW BOOKS AVAILABLE AT MUHAS LIBRARY

(27^th MARCH, 2015)

S/No	TITLE	AUTHOR	YEAR	COPY#
1	Therapeutic strategies in acute exacerbations in COPD	Cazzola, M.	2009	1
2	Angiogenesis and  anti-angiogenesis in hematological maligancies	Ribatti, Domenico	2014	1
3	Business administration and finance	Bickel, Linda	2009	1
4	Principles and practice of research in midwifery	Cluett, Elizabeth R.	2006	1
5	Professional accountability in social care and health	Kline, Roger	2012	1
6	Case studies for ethics in academic research in the social sciences	Flynn, Leisa R.	2013	1
7	E-learning skills	Clarke, Alan	2008	1
8	Essentials of paediatrics	Thalange, Nandu	2013	1
9	Davidson's principles and practice of medicine	Colledge, Nicki R.	2010	1
10	Mayes' midwifery	MacDonald, Sue	2012	1
11	Communication skills for final MB : a guide to success in the OSCE	Dalton, H.R.	2006	1
12	The midwife - mother relationship	Kirkham, Mavis	2010	1
13	Leadership & management in health & social care for NVQ/SVQ level	Mckibbin, Joanne	2008	10
14	Anatomy and physiology for Nurses	Watson,Roger	2011	1
15	Pass finals	Smith, Geoff	2013	2
16	Hutchson's clinical methods: an intergrated approach to clinical practice	Glynn, Michael	2012	1
17	Manotechnology environmental health and safety	Hull, Matthew	2010	1
TOTAL				27

 

LIST OF NEW BOOKS AVAILABLE AT MUHAS LIBRARY

(20th MARCH, 2015)

S/No	TITLE	AUTHOR	YEAR	COPY#
1	Health promotion and public health for nursing students	Evans, Daryl	2011	1
2	Essential psychology : a concise introduction	Banyard, Philip	2010	1
3	Tissue culture in science and society:the public life of…	Wilson, Duncan	2011	1
4	Lupus Nephritis	Lewis, J. Edmund	2011	1
5	Human growth and development	Beckett, Chris	2010	1
6	The sociology of health and medicine : critical introduction..	Annandale, Ellen	2014	1
7	THE HANDBOOK of behavioral medicine	Mostofsky, I.David(editor)	2014	1
8	Human nutrition	Geissler, Catherine(editor)	2011	1
9	Computer organization and design : the hardware /software..	Palterson, A. David	2012	1
10	Social work and mental health	Golightley, Malcolm	2014	1
11	Youth justice and social work	Dung more, Paul	2012	2
12	Solution focused brief therapy : A malti cultural approach	Kim, S. Johnny	2014	1
13	Community work	Twelve trees, Alan	2008	1
14	POWER AND THE PSYCHIATRIC apparatus : depression …	Holmes dave(editor)	2014	1
15	Overactive bladder in clinical medicine	Wein, J. Alan	2007	1
16	Ethics and values in social work: practice social work	Banks, Sarah	2006	1
17	Management in social work	Coulshed, veronica	2006	1
18	Conducting research literature reviews; from the internet…	Fink, Arlene	2010	1
19	SURGICAL EMERGENCIES in clinical practice	Shergill, Iqbar(editor)	2013	1
20	EMERGING DRUGS and targets for alzheimer's diseases	Martinez, Ana(editor)	2010	1
21	Cardiovascular hemodynamic : an introductory guide…	Anwaruddin, Saif	2013	1
22	Ethics and values in social work	Banks,sarah	2012	1
23	Health behavior change:a guide for practitioner	Mason, Pip	2010	1
24	DAVIDSON’S principles and  practice of medicine 21st ed.	Colledge, R. Nick (editor)	2010	1
25	Mastering public administration: frommax weber to …	FRY, R. Brian	2008	1
26	Mapping the sociology of health and medicine….	Collyer, Fran	2012	1
27	Essential communication skills for nursing and midwifery …	Sully, Philippa	2010	1
28	Nursing care of children: principles & practice	James, Rowen Susan	2013	1
29	Nursing care plan:diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes	Gulanick, Meg(editor)	2014	1
30	Alexander’s nursing practice	Brooker, Chris	2011	1
31	Prenatal tests and ultrasound	Burton, Crabtree Elizabeth	2012	2
32	Methodological thinking: basic principles of social…	Loseke, R. Donileen	2013	1
33	Immunology. ----8th ed	Roitt, M. Ivan	2013	1
34	Neurological examination made easy	FULLER, Geraint	2008	1
35	Clinical biochemistry: an illustrated colour text..	Gaw, Allan	2013	1
35	Social work research for social justice	Humphries, Beth	2008	1
36	A concise introduction to existential counselling	Aams,Martin	2013	1
37	Qualitative methods for health research	Green,Judith	2012	1
38	Ethics and values in social work	Banks,Sarah	2012	1
39	Drydens handbook 0f individual therapy	Dryden,Windy	2010	2
40	Medical sociology	Cockerham,William.C	2012	1
41	The physical care with mental health problems	Collins,Eve	2013	1
42	Critical thinking and professional judgement for social work	Rutter,Lynne	2012	1
43	Alcoholism	Manzardo,Ann.M	2008	2
44	Grays anatomy for students	Drake,Richard.L	2010	1
45	Essential research findings	Cooper,Mick	2008	1
46	Heart disease	Chenzbraun,Adrian	2010	10
47	Evidence based practicle for nurses	Barker,janet	2010	10
48	Practicle pharmaceutical calculations	Bonner,Michael	2011	16
49	Essentials skills for a medical teacher	Harden,Ronald.M	2012	1
50	Cari rogers	Thorne,Brian	2013	1
51	Controversies in drugs policy and practice	Mckeganey,Neil	2011	1
52	Interdisciplinary working in mental health	Bailey,Di	2012	1
53	Key concepts in palliative care	Baldwin,Morya.A(ed)	2011	1
54	Good medicine	Holford,Patrick	2014	1
55	The ECG made easy	Hampton,John.R	2008	1
56	Values and ethics in social work	Beckett,Chris	2013	1
57	The pill and other forms of hormonal contraception	Guillebaud,John	2009	9
58	The quality cure	Cutler,david	2014	1
59	Inflammatory bowel diseaser	Orchard,Timothy.R	2011	1
60	Betrated by cancer	Hesketh,Robin	2012	1
61	Law and the social work practitioner	White,Rodger	2009	1
62	Measures for clinical practice and research	Corcoran,Kevin	2013	1
TOTAL				108