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

REFERENCE MANAGEMENT AND CITATION WORKSHOP

TARGET GROUP:  ALL POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

TIME: 02:00 – 05:00PM

DATE: 02nd  MAY. 2014

VENUE: MUHAS LIBRARY ICT LAB. 2^ND FLOOR.

You can register your name at the Special reserve, room no. 14

OR Secretary’s office room no. 7.  Library building ground floor.

Note:Registration and Participation is free of charge.  

For Details Contact:   Charles Marwa, Mobile: 0713422199 Email:  librarymuhas@gmail.com         Benard Sengo Mobile: 0753 559063


OR 
VISIT www. http://library.muhas.ac.tz

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

FIRST SCIENTIFIC COTUL CONFERENCE 2014: CALL FOR PAPERS

DATES: September, 2014 
VENUE: To be determined later

THEME:  Information and knowledge as drivers for poverty reduction

SUB-THEMES:

1. Role of libraries, information centers and archives in poverty reduction
2. Information and communication technology (ICT) for poverty reduction
3. Indigenous knowledge management and poverty reduction
4. Gender responsive information services and poverty reduction
5. Web 2.0 technologies / social media and social networking and poverty reduction
6. The role Information services in health care delivery services for poverty reduction
7. The role of community information services for poverty reduction

Abstract details:

Abstract should be a maximum of 500 words. Deadline for submission of Abstract is 30^th April 2014.   All abstracts should be submitted as an attachment and sent to the following:

 1. Prof. Frankwell Dulle   email address: dullefw2011@gmail.com OR fwdulle@suanet.ac.tz

2. Prof  P. Manda, email address: pmanda <pmanda@hotmail.com>,

3. Dr. Edda. T. Lwoga email address:tlwoga@gmail.com

4. Paul Muneja, email: muneja@gmail.com

REMINDER: FIRST SCIENTIFIC COTUL CONFERENCE 2014: CALL FOR PAPERS

DATES: September, 2014
VENUE: To be determined later

THEME:  Information and knowledge as drivers for poverty reduction

SUB-THEMES:

1. Role of libraries, information centers and archives in poverty reduction
2. Information and communication technology (ICT) for poverty reduction
3. Indigenous knowledge management and poverty reduction
4. Gender responsive information services and poverty reduction
5. Web 2.0 technologies / social media and social networking and poverty reduction
6. The role Information services in health care delivery services for poverty reduction
7. The role of community information services for poverty reduction

Abstract details:

Abstract should be a maximum of 500 words. Deadline for submission of Abstract is 30^th April 2014.   All abstracts should be submitted as an attachment and sent to the following:

 1. Prof. Frankwell Dulle   email address: dullefw2011@gmail.com OR fwdulle@suanet.ac.tz

2. Prof  P. Manda, email address: pmanda <pmanda@hotmail.com>,

3. Dr. Edda. T. Lwoga email address:tlwoga@gmail.com

4. Paul Muneja, email: muneja@gmail.com

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.