Here is a complete guide for librarians seeking to launch or refine
their systematic review services. Conducting searches for
systematic reviews goes beyond expert searching and requires an
understanding of the entire process of the systematic review. Just
as expert searching is not fully mastered by the end of a library
degree, mastering the systematic review process takes a great deal
of time and practice. Attending workshops and webinars can
introduce the topic, but application of the knowledge through
practice is required. Running a systematic review service is
complicated and requires constant updating and evaluation with new
standards, more efficient methods, and improved reporting
guidelines. After a brief introduction to systematic reviews, the
book guides librarians in defining and marketing their services,
covering topics such as when it is appropriate to ask for
co-authorship and how to reach out to stakeholders. Next, it
addresses developing documentation and conducting the reference
interview. Standards specific to systematic reviews, including
PRISMA, Institute of Medicine, and Cochrane Collaboration, are
discussed. Search strategy techniques, including choosing
databases, harvesting search terms, selecting filters, and
searching for grey literature are detailed. Data management and
critical appraisal are covered in detail. Finally, the best
practices for reporting the findings of systematic reviews are
highlighted. Experts with experience in both systematic reviews and
librarianship, including the editors of the book, contributed to
the chapters. Each step (or piece) of the review process (Planning
the review, Identifying the studies, Evaluating studies, Collecting
and combining data, Explaining the results, and Summarizing the
review into a report), are covered with emphasis on information
roles. The book is for any librarian interested in conducting
reviews or assisting others with reviews. It has several
applications: for training librarians new to systematic reviews,
for those developing a new systematic review service, for those
wanting to establish protocols for a current service, and as a
reference for those conducting reviews or running a service.
Participating in systematic reviews is a new frontier of
librarianship, in which librarians can truly become research
partners with our patrons, instead of merely providing access to
resources and services.
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