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SUMMARY:Information Literacy Session
DESCRIPTION:The Maldives National University Library will conduct a Search Strategies and Information Evaluation Session to help the students of the School of Nursing (Thinadhoo Campus) develop effective skills for finding\, accessing\, and evaluating reliable information for their academic studies and research. \nThe session will cover practical techniques for conducting effective literature searches using library databases\, online resources\, and search engines. Participants will learn how to develop keywords\, use Boolean operators\, refine search results\, and identify relevant academic sources. \nThe focus of the session will be on evaluating the credibility\, accuracy\, relevance\, and currency of information\, helping students distinguish reliable scholarly sources from unreliable or misleading information. \nThe session will include practical examples and search exercises to help participants apply these skills confidently in their academic work.
URL:https://mnu.edu.mv/event/information-literacy-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Information Literacy Session,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260823T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260823T120000
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SUMMARY:Information Literacy Session
DESCRIPTION:The Maldives National University Library will conduct an APA Referencing Session to help students of the School of Nursing (Thinadhoo Campus) develop essential academic referencing skills and understand the importance of acknowledging sources in their academic work. \nThe session will provide practical guidance on APA 7th Edition referencing\, including how to create accurate in-text citations and reference lists for different types of sources such as books\, journal articles\, websites\, and online resources. Participants will also learn about paraphrasing\, summarizing\, quoting\, and avoiding plagiarism through appropriate referencing practices. \nThe session is designed to support students in producing accurate\, ethical\, and academically credible assignments and research work.
URL:https://mnu.edu.mv/event/information-literacy-session/
CATEGORIES:Information Literacy Session,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260820T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260820T100000
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SUMMARY:School of Nursing Student Orientation
DESCRIPTION:The Maldives National University (MNU) Library will conduct an orientation session for students of the School of Nursing to enhance their awareness and effective use of the Library’s physical collections and digital resources. \nThe session will introduce students to the Library’s Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)\, e-books available through OPAC\, online databases\, and relevant resources available across MNU Libraries. The orientation will also provide guidance on how these resources can support students’ coursework\, assignments\, learning\, and research. \nThis session is part of MNU Library’s ongoing efforts to strengthen information literacy and promote effective use of the University’s library resources and services among students.
URL:https://mnu.edu.mv/event/64624/
LOCATION:Faculty of Health Sciences
CATEGORIES:Information Literacy Session
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260813T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260813T120000
DTSTAMP:20260824T234001
CREATED:20260805T151505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T151505Z
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SUMMARY:Transforming Libraries Through Artificial Intelligence for MNU Library Staff
DESCRIPTION:An introductory session exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming library services and information management. MNU Library staff will gain practical insights into AI tools and their applications in improving access to information\, enhancing user services\, and supporting library operations. The session will be facilitated by Dr. Ali Fawaz Shareef.
URL:https://mnu.edu.mv/event/transforming-libraries-through-artificial-intelligence-for-mnu-library-staff/
LOCATION:MNU Central Library\, Male'\, Maldives
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260811T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260811T140000
DTSTAMP:20260824T234001
CREATED:20260810T112927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T120129Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Resources Orientation for FHS Academic Staff
DESCRIPTION:The Maldives National University (MNU) Library will conduct an orientation session for academic staff of the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) to introduce the range of print and digital resources available to support teaching\, learning\, and research. \nThe session will provide an overview of the Library’s Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)\, including how academic staff can identify core and supplementary course texts and other resources available through the Library’s collection. Participants will also be introduced to the Library’s growing range of digital resources and online collections. \nA key component of the session will be an exploration of e-books and digital resources available through major academic platforms\, including EBSCOhost\, Research4Life\, JSTOR\, and Saruna\, MNU’s digital repository. The session will demonstrate how these resources can be effectively accessed and used to support course development\, academic teaching\, and research. \nThe orientation forms part of MNU Library’s ongoing efforts to strengthen awareness and effective use of its resources among academic staff and to ensure that the Library’s collections are fully utilized in supporting the University’s academic mission.
URL:https://mnu.edu.mv/event/digital-resources-orientation-for-fhs-academic-staff/
LOCATION:Faculty of Health Sciences
CATEGORIES:Information Literacy Session
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260811T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260811T214500
DTSTAMP:20260824T234001
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SUMMARY:Orientation for the new intake Semester 2 - Importance of Library
DESCRIPTION:Maldives National University (MNU) Library will conduct an orientation session on the “Importance of the Library” as part of the General Orientation Programme for Term 2\, 2026. The session will be held at the A Block Auditorium and is being organised in collaboration with MNU Student Support for the new student intake. \nThe session aims to introduce newly enrolled students to the important role of the library in supporting their academic studies and overall learning experience. Students will be provided with an overview of the resources available through MNU Libraries\, including print and digital collections\, as well as the various facilities and services offered to support teaching\, learning and research. \nThe orientation will also familiarise students with the basic library rules and guidelines\, helping them make effective and responsible use of library facilities and resources. Particular emphasis will be placed on the academic role of the library and the importance of making regular use of reliable information resources to support coursework\, assignments and independent learning. \nAs part of the session\, students will also receive a practical demonstration on searching for library materials using the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC). The demonstration will guide students through the process of locating books and other available resources\, identifying relevant materials\, and effectively using the library catalogue to support their academic needs. \nThrough this orientation\, MNU Library aims to ensure that new students are familiar with the resources and services available to them from the beginning of their university journey and are equipped to make effective use of the Library as an essential partner in their academic success.
URL:https://mnu.edu.mv/event/orientation-for-the-new-intake-semester-2-importance-of-library/
LOCATION:The Maldives National University\, The Maldives National University (MNU A-BLOCK)\, 5GC5+4PR\, Rahdhebai Hingun\, Malé\, Male' City\, 20371\, Maldives
CATEGORIES:Information Literacy Session
ORGANIZER;CN="The Maldives National University%2C Central Administration":MAILTO:marketing@mnu.edu.mv
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260810T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260810T120000
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SUMMARY:Video Enhancement Training Session for MNU Library staff
DESCRIPTION:A practical video production training session designed to equip MNU Library staff with essential skills for creating high-quality digital content. The session will cover video planning\, mobile videography\, shot composition\, editing with CapCut\, subtitle creation\, audio enhancement\, and optimizing videos for social media. The training will be facilitated by Shamman Shakir.
URL:https://mnu.edu.mv/event/video-enhancement-training-session-for-mnu-library-staff/
LOCATION:MNU Central Library\, Male'\, Maldives
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260716T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260716T200000
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SUMMARY:Introducing Young Minds to the MNU Central Library
DESCRIPTION:The MNU Central Library is pleased to welcome participants of Clustered Archive by Barnacles for a guided library visit as part of Maldives Library Week 2026.\nThe visit is designed to introduce participants to the library as a vibrant learning and information hub. The programme includes a brief presentation on the MNU Library\, its collections\, resources\, and services\, followed by an introduction to Saruna.\nParticipants will then enjoy a guided tour of the Central Library\, exploring its learning spaces\, collections\, and facilities while gaining a better understanding of how the library supports teaching\, learning\, and research. Through this visit\, MNU aims to inspire young people to see libraries as welcoming spaces for knowledge\, innovation\, and lifelong learning.
URL:https://mnu.edu.mv/event/introducing-young-minds-to-the-mnu-central-library/
LOCATION:MNU Central Library\, Male'\, Maldives
CATEGORIES:Donation
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260714T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260714T110000
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CREATED:20260712T090105Z
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SUMMARY:Book Donation Ceremony by H.E. Dr. Md. Nazmul Islam\, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to the Maldives
DESCRIPTION:The Maldives National University will host a Book Donation Ceremony on Tuesday to receive a generous donation of self-authored books from H.E. Dr. Md. Nazmul Islam\, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to the Maldives. \nThe ceremony will mark the addition of these publications to the MNU Library collection\, reflecting the University’s commitment to enriching its academic resources and fostering international collaboration and cultural exchange.
URL:https://mnu.edu.mv/event/book-donation-ceremony-by-h-e-dr-md-nazmul-islam-high-commissioner-of-bangladesh-to-the-maldives/
LOCATION:The Maldives National University\, The Maldives National University (MNU A-BLOCK)\, 5GC5+4PR\, Rahdhebai Hingun\, Malé\, Male' City\, 20371\, Maldives
CATEGORIES:Donation
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