Systematic review service is available to faculty, residents, fellows, and post-docs. To begin, fill out the online request form.
Students needing help with systematic reviews can contact liaison librarians to learn about the process.
Basic Service
Provide overview of the systematic review (SR) process
Inform researcher of SR standards (IOM, PRISMA, Cochrane)
Assist researcher with formulating the research question
Suggest databases for searching
1 meeting required
Full Service
Provide overview of the systematic review (SR) process
Inform researcher of SR standards (IOM, PRISMA, Cochrane)
Assist researcher with formulating the research question
Suggest databases for searching
Design the main search strategy
Translate the search across multiple databases
Conduct the search in multiple databases
De-duplicate and merge the citations
Deliver citations in preferred citation management software (EndNote, Refworks, etc)
Provide basic guidance on screening process
Provide researcher with several documents to include in publication (partially completed PRISMA flowchart, Citation Data Tracking, and search strategies)
Assist in writing Methods section for publication
Instruct how to obtain full text of articles through ILL if necessary
Run update of searches prior to publication (as required by standards)
At least 5 meetings required (once a month recommended)
Librarian listed as contributing author is required for this option
