Library systematic review service supports evidence-based practice outside of medicine

• Published in: The Journal of academic librarianship Vol. 46; no. 6; p. 102222
• Main Authors: Kallaher, Amelia, Eldermire, Erin R.B., Fournier, Christine T., Ghezzi-Kopel, Kate, Johnson, Kelly A., Morris-Knower, Jim, Scinto-Madonich, Sara, Young, Sarah
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ann Arbor Elsevier Inc 01-11-2020; Elsevier Science Ltd
• Subjects: Academic libraries; Emerging library service; Evidence synthesis; Evidence-based practice; Faculty collaboration; Librarians; Library science; Meta-analysis; Research services; Researcher collaboration; Systematic review; Research services; Systematic review; Faculty collaboration; Emerging library service; Evidence synthesis; Researcher collaboration
• ISSN: 0099-1333; 1879-1999
• DOI: 10.1016/j.acalib.2020.102222

Cornell University Library offers a systematic review service that meets growing patron demand across disciplinary areas. The library identified interest in evidence synthesis methodologies on campus as an opportunity to engage more deeply in faculty and student research and advocate for librarian involvement in systematic reviews. The service allows librarians to promote best practices for applying review methods in academic areas where they are less established, such as environmental science, economics, and agriculture. This article outlines the development of the service and presents strategies for providing sustainable support as review production grows across the colleges and departments we work with.