TPSC- MTWARA LIBRARY ORIENTATION WHAT WILL BE COVERED AND DISCUSSED ? What is the library Vision and mission of the library Location of the library

TPSC- MTWARA LIBRARY ORIENTATION

WHAT WILL BE COVERED AND DISCUSSED ? What is the library Vision and mission of the library Location of the library About the librarys staff and stuff Library Hours Library Layout Rules and Regulations Navigating the library and How to use the library Checkout, renewals, and overdue books Online data bases Sources for Research

Key Words Here are a few key words to remember while the presentation occurs. Take a moment to write these words down on a sheet of paper. Listen for these words as the slides are presented. Here are the words: Library, librarian, shelves, Catalog, Dewey decimal classification, Database, Games, Website, ID Card,

A LIBRARY? Is an organized collection of information resources made accessible to a defined community for reference or borrowing. It provides physical or digital access to material, and may be a physical building or room, or a virtual space, or both. A library's collection can include books, periodicals, newspapers, manuscripts, films, maps, prints, documents, microform, CDs, cassettes, videotapes, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, e-books, audiobooks, databases, and other formats. Libraries range in size from a few shelves of books to several million items

THE IMPORTANCE OF A LIBRARY A library can be considered a store house of knowledge. In dictionaries the word library has been defined as a building or room containing a collection of books. A library renders a great service to the society by delivery information knowledge As There are a large number of Libraries maintained by different types of organization some by Government authorities and some by private sectors throughout the country. A library plays a very important role in promoting the progress of knowledge There are many people who love reading. But they cant afford to buy books because the prices of books are very high. So when one becomes a member of a library, he can borrow valuable books. A member can borrow two books at a time and he can keep it with him for 1 week.

THE IMPORTANCE OF YOU TO VISIT THE LIBRARY For Research Projects (presentation, then independent work) Finding resources to work out with your assignments or notes Getting updates from different sources, magazine, newspapers, internet surfing etc Upgrade your knowledge and skills for better performance in learning outcomes Get the right information at the right time

VISION AND MISSION OF THE LIBRARY THE VISION OF TPSC LIBRARY to be a center of excellence in learning and support for public service THE MISSION OF TPSC LIBRARY To improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of public service of Tanzania by providing comprehensive training, consultancy and applied research interventions

LOCATION OF THE LIBRARY The library is located at the MAIN CAMPUS

Who IS the Librarian, anyway? Who IS the Librarian, anyway?

It is simple The Librarian is a person responsible with the every ongoing activity or library routines in the library there are there to help make Your Lives Easier while in the library and everything that youre searching update or packed your brain with relevant resources in the area of your studies

What a librarian will help you with is: Book selection Research projects Computer questions How to search of information

ABOUT THE LIBRARYS STAFF AND STUFF Madam Bibie Chief Librarian Mr. Mohamed Kombora Library Officer

LIBRARY STUFF Library stuff means what a librarian do and deal with all items inside the library premises includes, printed materials (book, manuscripts, journals, newspapers, articles, map, e.tc) Non printed materials (soft copy), stationary materials (tissues, pencil sharpener, stapler, heavy-duty staplers, 3-hole punch, markers, glue.) Computers, cabinet card catalogue, etc what you must do is to respect library staff and stuff

LIBRARY OPERATION HOURS The Library will always be open starting from 9:00 am up to 7:00 pm. Term Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-18:00 Holidays: Monday Friday 9:30am-12:30pm; 2pm-4pm As holiday hours are subject to change, please you are advised to checks with library staff before each holiday period. TPSC Library Staff Mobile: +255 7(Chief Librarian) +255 758 323 838 (Enquiry Desk) Email: [email protected]

LIBRARY LAYOUT RULES AND REGULATION Make sure you finish your food and drink before getting to the library. Show your ID as you enter to the Library at the reference desk left to your entrance Leave your BAGS, PARCEL, UMBRELLAS etc at the entrance to the Library SILENCE must be observed strictly in the library so you dont disturb other who are reading or studying. Treat the Book and other materials with care. Books inside and outside of the library should be treated with the courteous and proper manner.

RULES CONTINUE.. 6. If you need help or you cant find what you want, just AsK! 7. Do not return the book to the shelves if you cant place it right from where you firstly took it. Better leave it on the table to be reshelf later on by the Librarian in charge. 8. When you Borrow Books, return them on time so other can enjoy them. 9. The Library staff on duty has the right to request any user to leave the premises if he/she found to be violating any of the library rules 10. The chief Librarian may amend the library rules and regulations as and when necessary Talk out there think in here

TPSC LIBRARY REGULATIONS TPSC Libraries are governed by the regulations relating to the uses of TPSC Libraries. In order to protect our collections for the benefit of all readers, and to create a pleasant and studious library environment, we would like to draw your attention in particular to the following regulations.

REGULATIONS A person may use a library only after being formally registered as a reader in it. With the exception of short- term readers admitted on day passes, all readers must have a valid College or Library Card. Readers are responsible for material or equipment issued to them until they have returned it in accordance with library procedures, and must at all times protect material or equipment issued to them and must not damage it or expose it to hazardous conditions. Readers must not write in, mark, or otherwise deface or damage library material or equipment in any way.

REGULATIONS continue Readers are not allowed to eat or drink in a library as indicated by library notices and signs. When using a computer, electronic mobile devices or other equipment readers must do so as quietly as possible so as to avoid causing disturbance to others and should not use applications or play media so as to produce sounds audible to other readers, unless this is required in order to overcome a disclosed disability. Readers must not smoke in any part of the Library.

TPSC College Library Please note the following arrangements and procedures relating to use of the Reading Room in the TPSC Library. Battery-operated laptops may be used in all parts of the Library. Electrical sockets are provided at some reader desks, principally in the Main Reading Room. Readers are requested not to reserve desks when they know they will be absent from them for more than 30 minutes. Books left on tables without an accompanying slip and books left for longer than three days will be returned to the shelves by Library staff. If you wish to reserve books, please use the reserve shelves provided in the Main Reading Room and complete the appropriate slip with your details.

Please observe safety instructions relating to the use of library tools and ask staff for assistance when appropriate. Readers may not use, or allow to be used; any part of the Library for any purpose other than research or quiet private study without written permission from the Librarian in Charge. Members of the Sub-courses should not use any part of the Library for teaching unless prior permission has been obtained. Readers wishing to leave books at a desk for later use they are requested to place a slip on the books giving their name and the date Any question please dont be hesitated to request a higher assistance from the reference service desk at your entrance

COMPUTER RULES Do not use the computer to do the following: Playing Games Playing Music Do not install or Uninstall any program or service in any computer. Youre not allowed to use flash drive, external driver, memory card unless if you have prior permission from the library staff If any device of the computer is not working do not fix it kindly report at the reference desk or to the IT person in charge.

Computer rules continue Save all your work to My Documents. You may email your work to yourself for further use out of the library Remember to LOG OFF when you leave. Dont know whats inappropriate? Just Ask!

Where the heck is that book? Now that you know the rules of the library, lets we take a moment to explore and navigate our library before you take tour! Some of the things you suppose to know and do in the library: Find great books to read Learn how to use different reference materials Learn how to locate things in the library Learn how to take good care of the library books or items Have fun with technology in searching for reference materials, browsing, email, etc

NAVIGATING THE LIBRARY ON HOW TO USE THE LIBRARY

LIBRARY COLLECTION What learning resources are there? Our College library is now contains over 643 book titles in nearly 35 book volumes, over 15 CDS that cover a wide range of subjects. It also subscribes to 1 database sources called EMERALD. The Dewey Decimal Classification System (DDC) is used to classify information resources acquired by the Library.

We have books available in a variety of subjects that may support your learning and teaching, from different subject areas such as in, -R-Record management, - Business Mathematics -o-office administration, - Information Technology, -l-languages(comm skills) - Management, -M-Materials Management - Accounting & Auditing, -C-Community Development - Entrepreneurship -C-Communication Skills - Sociology, -l-library and information science Administrative Law -R-Research Methods - Marketing, -E-Economics & Microfinance - Statistics -P-Procurement and chain supply managements, e.t.c

All this were being classified by Dewey decimal classification system(DDC) Dewey Decimal System starting from 000 Generalities 100 Philosophy and Psychology 200 Religion 300 Social Science 400 Language 500 Natural Science and Mathematics 600 Technology (Applied Sciences) 700 Arts 800 Literature 900 Geography and History

IMPORTANT for you to know Each class carried a special subject of your field area of learning and teaching activities so once you know where is the CLASS NUMBER of your field area of study, is where you know your book is how to get it here are some of access point which will help you get the location of your book or item you need in the library collection Class Number is filled like this at the spine of your book or at the right top of your card catalogue 519.5 MYE

HOW TO FIND A BOOK IN A LIBRARY COLLECTION Once you come with the book, topic or subject, in mind. The Library collection has three access point 1.Author (writer) 2.under title, and 3.subject catalogues which help you in searching of available text books.

For example UNDER AUTHOR Jerome L. Myers MYERS, Jerome L UNDER TITLE Research design and statistical analysis UNDER SUBJECT Mathematical statistic,

CARD CATALOGUE CABINET This is the library tool that holds of all cards catalogue which are in manually mode in the library, where for the mean time we will start with manual card catalogue but as the time goes as our library future plan we will implementing electronic system that will take over manual and transfer to electronic which you will access the card catalogue online under the name Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)

Accessing the Library Card Catalogue Cabinet Open the drawer and search for the author of the book. The cards are arranged alphabetically. Find the drawer marked with the 1.Author (writer) or 2.under title, 0r 3.subject its all depends with what you have in mind For example, if you are looking for the author MYERS, Jerome L," find a drawer labeled with the letter Author" and go straight to alphabetical containing the letter "M," such as "MY."

Remember To begin with the Surname of the author. For example if the book was written by Jerome L. Myers, find a drawer labeled letter M, then look for MYERS, Jerome L. The information on the card contains the author of the book, its title, publication date and publisher. The call number/class number for the book can usually be found on the upper left side of the card i.e. 519.5 MYE. This is the number you use to find the book on the library shelves.

The example of the Card Catalogue in the cabinet drawer can be like this In case of any difficulties in search for a card consult the Reference Librarian in charge. 519.5 MYE MYERS, Jerome L Research design and statistical analysis /Jerome L. Myers, Arnold D. Well, Robert F. Lorch, Jr. - 3rd ed. London: Routledge Academic, c2010 xix, 809 p.: ill,; 24 cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 9780805864311 (hbk.) 1. Experimental design 2. Mathematical statistic. I. Arnold D. well. II. Robert F. Lorch, Jr.

REFERENCE DESK The reference desk or information desk or circulation desk of a library is a public service counter where professional librarians provide library users with direction to library materials, advice on library collections and services, and expertise on multiple kinds of information from multiple sources. librarylibrarians Therefore this is where all your enquiries should be made you can leave a question at the reference desk and Librarian volunteers work to help you find the information you need.

Services that are often available at the reference desk includes: A signup sheet for reserving computers with Internet access, or word processing software.Internet word processing The ability to place the book 'on hold', which prevents the person who has borrowed it from renewing it. The person who placed the 'hold' is notified when the book has been returned. (Some libraries provide this service at the circulation desk.)circulation The ability to request interlibrary loan of books and other material from other branch libraries in the same library system, or from a cooperating library anywhere in the world. (Some libraries provide this service at the circulation desk.)interlibrary loan The opportunity to recommend that the library purchase something for its collection that it doesn't have, which may be needed or of interest to other library users.

The librarian who staffs the reference desk can usually do the following by virtue of their professional training and experience:librarian The librarian can look up a brief, factual answer to a specific question. The librarian can use the catalogue to find out whether the library owns an item with a particular title or author, or that contains a short story, chapter, song, or poem with a particular title, or to compile a list of books by a particular author or on a particular subject. The librarian can briefly teach the user how to use the catalogue and how to use its advanced features, or recommend the proper subject words or terms that are used in the catalogue for the topic the user has in mind. The librarian can often take the library user directly to the shelves with books on a certain topic without using the catalogue.

The librarian is familiar with the contents of hundreds of reference books, and can recommend books that might contain the answer to a particular question.reference books The librarian can teach the library user to use online databases such as magazine and newspaper articles, and recommend words and search strategies for the topic the user has in mind.databasesmagazinenewspaper The librarian can recommend reliable web sites, give advice on searching the Internet for information, and evaluate the reliability of the information on web sites.web sites If the library doesn't have information on a given topic, or if the library user wants more information, the librarian can refer the library user to another library or to an organization that can be contacted by phone or mail.

RESERVED BOOKS SECTION The text books which are in Closed Access (CA) are shelved in a cage and served to readers on request through Service Windows (SW). Students and lecturers are allowed to borrow the text books in this section on presentation of a valid library card. The text books are loaned out only for three hours and are read within the library. Reserved Books Section (RBS) contains text books in all subjects taught at the college which have been recommended by the teaching staff

READING SECTION Reading section is equipped with 8table and 68 sitting capacity where you will only have to obey with the rules and regulation of the library as instructed and indicated on the library sign to every corner, which is the most important thing for you to do while in the library Reading section is where you will sit and read the book, journals, magazines, news papers, manuscript or any kind of library materials and also its appropriate for you to sit with your laptop and search for material or using EMERALD database to search material and resources of your choice through your laptop

COMPUTER and REFERENCE SECTION The library has 4 computers for students to use for all course- related work. They are installed with Office 2007 and Students Encarta 2009 for general reference and are connected to the Internet. You cannot book a computer, they are allocated on a first in, first served basis. What can I use the Library computers for? The computer library is using for special purpose and are free to use. You can use the Internet to look up information, searching for reference materials or research in database provided, emailing or search for jobs. You may want to just write up your CV or letter or try an online course.

CHECKOUT, RENEWALS, AND OVERDUE BOOKS What you will need to have before you check out is the valid ID college card to make things easier for us to put record your check out item and even the most important to identify you, so dont come to check out saying you forget your IDENTITY CARD at home cause even I too will ask How the hell did you getting in here without an ID. Be smart, people

Check-In: Return your borrowed items to the drop box located at the circulation desk. Check-Out: After youve selected what you want to borrow from the library, take your items to the circulation desk to be checked out. Book Check-Out You may check out 2 books for 2 weeks each. Maximum number of books is 2. There will be a charge for lost items. Each book may be renewed twice unless there is a hold on it. You will be charged sh.500 a day for overdue books.

You may check out two items at a time. You will not be permitted to check any additional items out until you have returned your overdue items and your fines are paid in full. Lost or Damaged Items You lose it or you break it you buy it! Take care of things you borrow from the library!

SOFTWARES to USE WHILE IN THE LIBRARY The library has different software for you to use There is Office 2007 installed, Nitro PDF, Students Encarta 2009 for general reference and different browser for you to use on the connected Internet.

LIBRARY ONLINE DATABASE In the library we have linked with the major know worldwide library online database resource called EMERALD which you can use it to find different resources from the external world in relation to your subjected area or field. This DATA BASES is available on the http://www.emerald.org website that can be accessed from home with passwords which are available in the library. How to Access the EMERALD database for reference or research literature reviews download

Your must open the browser to your computer and simply type http://www.emeraldinsight.com

Make sure the browser appeared like this

At the left of your emerald appearance there is fill form which required you to login so as to access the resources material available You simply have to log in with USER NAME: Salaam350 PASSWORD: access075 Salaam350 access075

Then you will see Dar es Salaam University youre on to go with your searching Type your key word along this area and ENTER Type your key word or subject matter to your area of searching eg record management

Once you find a resource relevant to you, you can either PREVIEW it or DOWNLOAD it as a PDF file format

DOWLOAD it as a PDF file format then save it to your computer and open it to review the contents

SOURCEWHEN TO USE THEM BooksIn-depth, provides overview, references for further reading ThesesIn-depth look at specific topics Journal articles Latest research developments/findings NewspapersCase studies, public reactions DatabasesCollection of many e-journals, e-books, conference proceedings, book chapters, statistics, newspaper articles, etc. Sources for Research

THANK YOU FOR YOR HIGHLY COOPERATION ENJOY YOUR LIBRARY RESOURCES REMEMBER! Talks out there think in here People

The end,thank you! HAPPY Reading

Thank You LIBRARY DEPERTMENT designed by madam Bibie A. Ghasia