Koha Customisation and Training Workshop

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Richard Omolo Midigo

The JKUAT Library held a four days training from 23rd to 26th June 2014 at the main library. The objectives of the training were: Customising of the different KOHA interfaces KOHA refresher training Sorting out emerging issues Implementation of pending modules and features The training which brought together library staff from all the JKUAT campuses was facilitated by Rehoboth Solutions which is headed by Evans Njoroge who is a librarian at the Nairobi Hospital Library. The event was also graced by Mr Sang Kipkorir, Mr. Denis Mugambi and Mr. Pascal Ouma who are all CODs… Continue reading →

JKUAT LIBRARY AND FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE WORKSHOP ON CABI RESOURCES

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Richard Omolo Midigo

The JKUAT Library in collaboration with the Faculty of Agriculture held a workshop on the use of CABI resources on 19th June 2014 at the Faculty of Agriculture computer lab. The workshop was well attended and surpassed the anticipated number of participants. We had a very attentive and interactive audience of 64. Among the participants were Dr. David Mburu who is the current dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Dr. Roselyne Mangira, the University Librarian in charge of Services and Dr. John Bosco Njoroge who was the Faculty coordinator for the event. Dr Agnes Kihurani from the… Continue reading →

Training on Use of CABI Information Resources for Faculty of Agriculture

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Richard Omolo Midigo

The JKUAT Library in collaboration with Faculty of Agriculture will be having a training on use of CABI information resources on 19th June 2014 at the faculty’s computer lab. The target group is post graduate students and members of staff in Applied Sciences Discipline. CAB Direct is an extensive source of reference in the applied life sciences. This database is updated every week. The content includes over 200,000 full text content comprising 62% journal articles and 38% conference papers and other grey literature such as government publications, reports, conference proceeding etc. Grey literature often difficult… Continue reading →