Transforming the systematic review service: a team-based model to support the educational needs of researchers

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https://doi.org/10.5195/jmla.2018.430

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Systematic Review Service, Systematic Reviews, Learning Outcomes, Team-Based Services

Abstract

To meet the current needs of researchers who perform systematic reviews in health care settings, libraries need to provide high-quality educational services for researchers as part of their systematic review services. A team of librarians with diverse skills is also important for ensuring the growth and sustainability of systematic review services. This commentary describes a new team-based systematic review service model that can transform systematic review services by providing a pathway for librarians to offer a comprehensive educational service for systematic review research in a variety of health sciences library settings.

Author Biography

Stephanie Clare Roth, Biomedical and Research Services Librarian, Ginsburg Health Sciences Library, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19140

Biomedical & Research Services Librarian

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2018-10-04

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