Several organisations that fund or conduct knowledge syntheses recommend, if not require, having a librarian on the research team (IOM, Cochrane, CIHR, Campbell Collaboration, JBI Institute). Due to the amount of time required to provide these services, and the need to respect course requirements, we offer a systematic review service to support knowledge synthesis.
*** Due to a large influx of requests, there may be an extended wait time for librarian support on knowledge syntheses.***
Full details of this service are provided on our dedicated library guide, including information on the different levels of service we offer for academic staff and students.
According to the Cochrane Collaboration, the time required to complete a systematic review varies widely. Research teams should allow for an average of 12 months from initial consultation to production of final manuscript. Scoping reviews generally take longer and may require 2 years or more from initial consultation to completion.
McGill University Library has a subscription to Covidence, a useful tool for importing database records, removing duplicate records, screening, documenting critical appraisal/risk of bias and data extraction, and exporting data. Covidence also allows members of the McGill community to invite external reviewers to join their review team.
For access and support for Covidence, please consult: https://support.covidence.org/help/mcgill-university-library
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