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Health Sciences and Beyond: An Investigation into Canadian Librarian Participation in Systematic Reviews across Disciplines

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Title: Health Sciences and Beyond: An Investigation into Canadian Librarian Participation in Systematic Reviews across Disciplines
Language: English
Authors: Catherine Boden, Susan Bolton, Angie Gerrard
Source: College & Research Libraries. 2025 86(1):79-100.
Availability: Association of College and Research Libraries. 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611. e-mail: acrl@ala.org; Web site: http://crl.acrl.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 22
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Health Sciences, Intellectual Disciplines, Librarians, Library Role, Librarian Attitudes, Literature Reviews, Participation, Universities, Role, Barriers, Bibliographies, Academic Libraries
Geographic Terms: Canada
DOI: 10.5860/crl.86.1.79
ISSN: 0010-0870
2150-6701
Abstract: The aim of this survey was to describe academic librarian roles in systematic reviews (SR) in any discipline, as a follow-up to a previous survey of Canadian academic health sciences librarians. A convenience sample of librarians at Canadian universities who support SRs were invited to complete a survey. Respondents were asked about their roles, training, knowledge, and barriers to providing SR services. Ninety-four librarians responded to the survey. The most common roles were in the literature search; time and training were the most frequently reported barriers. Librarians are supporting reviews in multiple, diverse disciplines, primarily as expert searchers.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1459452
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