Systematic & scoping reviews support

Get expert librarian support on conducting comprehensive literature searches for systematic reviews, scoping reviews, and health technology assessments. Students, faculty and researchers can access tutorials, tools and specialized librarian expertise to develop effective search strategies, explore databases, and locate relevant studies, including grey literature. Support includes consultations, workshops, and resources to help researchers refine questions, manage search processes, and ensure thorough, unbiased results for high-quality evidence synthesis.

Service Offerings

• Literature search strategy development

• Database searching support (e.g., Medline, CINAHL)

• Grey literature searching guidance

• Tools and platforms (e.g. Covidence, Polyglot Search)

• Tutorials, guides, and workshops

• Research consultation with librarians

How to Access

1. Review online guides, tutorials, define research question and search strategy.
2. Book a consultation with a librarian.

Location

Online
In-person consultations Sperber library

Hours of Operation
Available during library operating hours at each location.

Cost

No charge for service

Audience: Graduate students, Researchers

Home Campus: All

Delivery format: In-Person: North Campus, In-Person: Augustana Campus, In-Person: Campus Saint-Jean, Webpage

Access: By Appointment, Access anytime

Service Provider: U of A Library

Language: English