Working on an evidence synthesis project?
Whether it's a systematic review, scoping review or another form of evidence synthesis, librarians are expert searchers and can partner with you as a co-author on your review.
As a librarian co-author, we will contribute to the following aspects of the project:
- Search strategy development in consultation with the review team
- Translation of the primary database search to other databases/platforms
- Organise a review of the primary/secondary search strategies to be conducted by another librarian using the PRESS checklist
- Results exported to EndNote and into Covidence for de-duplication
- Write up the search methodology (as per PRISMA)
- Proofread and edit manuscript before submission
- Update the searches if it's been over a year
What we need from you:
- A commitment to see the project through to publication
- Register a protocol via PROSPERO or similar
- A project timeline
- A team of 2 or more for screening
- A commitment to follow relevant guidance and standards (e.g. PRISMA 2020)
- Regular communication and progress updates
Please note: All requests by staff* will be considered but due to the significant amount of time and expertise required for a systematic review we are not able to accept all requests. If we are unable to partner, we always provide training and guidance.
*This service is not available to students.
