Closure of the CCE North Library

All University of Botswana library branches, including the CCE North library branch, will be closing down for the christmas and new year Vacation at 4:30 p.m on Tuesday, 14th December 2010, and re-open on the 4th of January 2011, at 7:45 a.m. To all the students i say, enjoy your holidays, but make sure that one of your new years' resolutions is committing to make maximum use of the library facilities and services.

Accessing past examination papers

A lot of you have been coming to my office for assistance on how to access past examination papers. Here is a guide as to how to go about it.

• On U.B Library webpage, select past examination papers
• Select year and click on preferred faculty
• Seelect preffered department and course
• Click on search
• The selected exam paper will be selected
• If the paper is not available, it will be indicated that the page cannot be found

Academic dishonesty

I know some of you have looked at the university of Botswana's academic dishonesty policy before and are conversant with the issue. However, the Deputy Vice chancellor has sent a flier on the subject that i want to share with you. It reads as follows:

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

• harms the good reputation of our University
• affects your personal integrity
• is a barrier to the acquisition of the knowledge,
skills and attitudes you would have acquired at the end of your study
• decreases your value in the eyes of employers
• has a heavy penalty including expulsion from UB
DO NOT CHEAT OR CONDONE CHEATING BY OTHERS


Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs

However, if you are the kind of person who learn better from videos, visit you tube videos on academic dishonesty. These are videos and they will make you instrospect and laugh. You tube also has some tutorials on academic dishonesty. Here is one that also has a short quiz at the end. Relax and watch.

Computer use

I have heard some of you complain that library computers are just not enough for all of you. Surprisingly, some of you assist people who are not staff and students of the university to log into the library computers. Please note that library computers are strictly intended for the academic use of students and staff of the university, who should use their login username and passwords to access them. Computers are availed to external customers strictly to access the catalogue, and it is the responsibility of the library staff to assist them to do so. As such, do not login for anyone using your pasword as you will be answerable to any damages that may occur in any computer that has been logged on by you.

Eating and drinking within the library premises

I know stress from examinations can bring a lot of hunger pangs, but i want to appeal to all of you to avoid bringing food and drinks into the library. A couple of times i have seen a few students trying to smuggle food and drinks into the library. I want to remind you that eating and drinking is strictly prohibited within the library premises. You know WHY????? This is because food attracts rats and cockroaches. These unwanted guests not only destroy library materials, but also pose a health hazard to library users and staff. Spills also cause stains and damage library materials, equipment and furniture. You are therefore requested to desist from bringing food and drinks into the library. Help us make our library a healthier place to work and study.

Health and wellness day

CCE North is planning a health and wellness day activity on the 2nd of December 2010. I know most of you want to leave for your holidays as soon as possible. Please do not leave before the activity as this is a day surely not to be missed. The day will start with a walk from Marang filling station to CCE North premises. We have invited a number of professionals to make presentations on this day. Entertainment will also be galore, and we will definitely provide some snacks and refreshments for you. Can you afford to miss? Definitely not, so see you there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eating for exams

I've just come across a website that gives advice on what to eat while preparing for an exam. Some of the advice given include,

• Eating a balanced meal before exam
• Eating protein rich foods like eggs, cheese and yoghurt
• Keeping meals light, as heavy dishes will make you drowsy
• Avoiding caffeine altogether
• Drinking a healthy energy drink if you are too nervous to eat
• Take a multivitamin everyday. Omega 3's and B vitamins increase brain fuctionality
• Avoid drinking alcohol
• Drink plenty of water
• Keep healthy snacks in your bag to eat between exams

For more information, visit:

http://www.ehow.com/how_2189053_eat-properly-before-exam.html

Library Hours for exam study

In order to support your learning and study needs, and to provide you with as much library access as possible, the CCE North library will be open on the weekends of 6th -7th November 2010 & 13th -14th November 2010. The library will open from 10 a.m-4: 00 p.m on both weekends.

Please visit the library during this period, and use this oportunity maximally to study. Remember, time wasted never returns!