Live chat with librarian

It seems like this past semester very few of you used the live chat service with your librarian. I however want to encourage all of you to make use of this facility as it can take care of some of your reference queries & any other information queries you may want to clarify. Live chat is available from 3-5 pm Monday -Friday. Please register for instant messaging with yahoo and chat with your librarian. The instant messaging address for the live chat is: goitseonem@yahoo.com.

Library hours extended over exam period

The CCE North library offer extended access over the next two weeks. However,this only affects weekends and here are the library hours for the coming two weekends.

7 May 2011- 8th May 2011: 10 a.m-4 p.m
14th May 2011-15th May 2011: 10 a.m-4 p.m

Library Clearance

I know some of you have forgotten that you are expected to clear with the library at the end of the academic year, and as such, you are expected to return all library materials. I know you are all busy preparing for your exams, but please find time to clear with the library. You are further advised to pay your overdue fines. If you do not know how much you are owing, come to the library and we will assist you. All payments should however be made at the Accounts office.

Business Degree Programmes by Distance mode

This goes to all of you DABS completing students. As you are aware, the following distance degrees are available by distance mode:

Bachelor of Accountancy (BACC)

Bachelor of Finance (BFIN)

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA Marketing)

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA Management)

The application forms are now available, and the closing date is 29TH April 2011. Please get a form and apply. Your dream of obtaining a degree while you work can be realised. Get your form NOW!!!

Referencing made easy

Do you still have problems referencing your work? Do not worry, referencing is just as easy as pie. Just visit the library and we will assist you. We have also prepared a simplified APA manual to guide you, and you should find it helpful. A special invitation is made to all MGT 302 students who are working on their research proposals. Find here the latest online manual of the APA citation style. This is 6th edition.

CCE North Short Courses

Are you currently employed as a receptionists? Are you aware of what constitutes proper phone skills and telephone etiquette? An oportunity is here for you to attend one of CCE North short courses, dial-a-smile, which mainly targets receptionists and switch board operators. The course will run for 3 days, from March 1-3. To book a space, Call 2468210, 2468202, 2468213 or email: makafiric@mopipi.ub.bw

Orientation Month

If you have missed out on all library orientation sessions in the first semester, here is an opportunity for you to be orientated. January 2011 will be orientation month. Library orientation sessions will be offered every Friday, and there will be a morning and afternoon session. Morning sessions will be @ 9 a.m while afternoon sessions will be at 3 p.m. As such, these sessions will be on the 14th, 21st, & 28th. Make sure you do not miss this time!

Study skills for 2011

Happy new year to all of you!!!!I take it that you are all eager and keen to make a good start in 2011. Here are some books to browse through. These will help you acquire more effective learning and study skills, and further help you to cope with studying through part time and distance mode. Enjoy your reading!!!

1. Study skills: A student survival guide. Call. 502 STU

2. Studying at a distance: A guide for students. Call. 378.175 TAL

3. Studying part time without stress: Call. 378. 170281 DEF

4. Studying @ University: How to be a succesful student. Call. 378.198 MCI

MERRY XMAS

The University of Botswana library extension service staff would like to wish all of you a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We believe you are all looking forward to the festive season, and the New year.We want to thank you all for your tremendous support during this exciting year and we believe you will continue working harmoniously with us next year!Once more, Happy festive season and a prosperous 2011!

Here is a Christmas song for you, enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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!

Business Degree Program & DABS exams

Exams will be here in two weeks time and i want to remind all of you to collect your copy of the exam time table. Exam for DABS will run on the weekends of 6th -7th November 2010 & 13th - 14th November 2010. However, the Business Degree Programme exam will run weekday from the 15th - 19th of November 2010. I want to wish you all the best as you prepare for your exams. Good luck!!!!!!!!!

For more enquiries on CCE exams, contact:
Coordinator, CCE North -DABS-Mr P.S Mosweu
Tel: 246 8201
learnersupportccenorth@mopipi.ub.bw (Francistown)
Tel: (+267) 355 8212 –Mrs O. Kuswani

Coordinator-CCE South-Dr Kuruba, G
Tel: 355 2059
learnersupportccesouth@mopipi.ub.bw (Gaborone)
Tel: (+267) 355 5138 - Ms D. Motswagosele,
Tel: (+267) 355 5141 – Mrs M. Marakakgoro

Use of cellphones in the library

It puzzles me why some of you continue to use cell phones within the library despite the presence of library notices prohibiting cellphones. Please note that out of consideration for other patrons, the use of cellphones in the library is not allowed. This is because cellphones contribute to noise problems in the library. As such, all cellphones should be switched off when entering the library, or alternatively, phone should be muted.

Attention-Lecturers and Tutors

Semester 2 is just about 9 weeks away and and by now you should have already started preparing for it. Send me your course outlines or reading lists now so that we could ensure that all the materials are available next semester.

I know most of you are swamped with work and may not have the time to come to my office. Just send me an email with your reading list or course outline.