Systematic reviews and other evidence syntheses have a vital role
in summarizing the literature, exploring gaps in research,
prioritizing new research, and providing literature to support
decision-making and evidence-based practices. Librarians adapt
their practices as members of the higher education and research
community. If they consult and teach with researchers, faculty, and
students, review methods will likely be a part of their work.
Piecing Together Systematic Reviews and Other Evidence Syntheses: A
Guide for Librarians aims to be the definitive text on systematic
reviews for librarians, information professionals, and expert
searchers. Starting with an introduction to evidence syntheses, the
book follows the acronym PIECCESS, a framework for the 8 phases
which flow through 8 processes. The 8 phases are (1) Proposal of
scope; (2) Protocol registration; (3) Preliminary findings; (4)
Paper completion; (5) Preserve project; (6) Promote to
stakeholders; (7) Impact compilation; (8) Updating the review. The
8 processes are Plan, Identify, Evaluate, Collect, Combine,
Explain, Summarize, and Share. After the processes of a review
project are covered, guidance for developing and running a service
is provided as well as teaching reviews and training for
librarians. The intended audience for this book is any librarian
interested in consulting, collaborating, completing, or teaching
reviews. It has several applications: for training librarians new
to reviews, for those developing a new review service, for those
wanting to establish policies for current service, and as a
reference for those conducting reviews or running a service.
Participating in reviews is a new frontier of librarianship, with
expanded opportunities for new service, research areas, and
professional activities. This book is part of the effort to
standardize best practices when engaging in evidence syntheses.
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