scholarly journals Systematic Reviews in Theory and Practice for Library and Information Studies

2012 ◽  
Vol 36 (112) ◽  
pp. 6-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sue F Phelps ◽  
Nicole Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Specific Question ◽  
The Social ◽  
Library And Information Studies ◽  
Information Studies ◽  
Care Field

This article is about the use of systematic reviews as a research methodology in library and information studies (LIS). A systematic review is an attempt to gather all of the research on a given topic in order to answer a specific question. They have been used extensively in the health care field and have more recently found their way into the social sciences, including librarianship. Examples of the use of systematic reviews in LIS illustrate the benefits and challenges to using this methodology. Included is a brief description of how to conduct a review and a reading list for further information.

scholarly journals Evidentiary function of systematic reviews of scientific literature: Epistemological foundations and methodological derivatives

2021 ◽  
pp. 25-40
Author(s):  
N. S. Babich
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Scientific Communication ◽  
Scientific Investigation ◽  
The Social ◽  
Essential Components ◽  
And Migration

The author analyzes implicit epistemological assumptions of the modern systematic reviews of scientific literatures that usually are left unconsidered or problematized. The foundations for building the image of scientific communication as representative, clearly cut and easily analyzed reflection of efficient search for and spread of truth which approaching is characterized by increased explorers’ consent. Generalization of this communication brings the evidential effect to advance argument in scientific discussions. However, a series of conditions for adequate conversion and «migration» of published conclusions into the conclusions of systematic review has to be provided to preserve evidential effect in summarizing analysis. The essential components of systematic reviewing methodology comprise: setting the task of obtaining quantified results; selection criteria for unambiguous correspondence between the model of process under scientific investigation and totality of publications; representative observation of relevant publications and making conclusions based on comparative evidential effect of research and consent level achieved. The systematic reviews compliant with the above requirements make them a powerful instrument of evidence in the social sciences, biology and medicine.

scholarly journals For Your Enrichment: A Model for Developing and Implementing a Systematic Review Service for Disciplines outside of the Health Sciences

2018 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Riegelman ◽  
Megan Kocher
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
The Social ◽  
Reference Librarians ◽  
Meta Analyses

Support for systematic reviews and meta-analyses in the social sciences is an innovative service that makes advanced use of the expert skills of reference librarians and subject specialists. This column provides a deep look into the launch of one systematic review service to provide a model that is adaptable for other academic and special libraries.—Editor

scholarly journals Participant-driven photo-elicitation in library settings: A methodological discussion

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (125) ◽  
pp. 81-103
Author(s):  
Shailoo Bedi ◽  
Jenaya Webb
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Photo Elicitation ◽  
Research Experiences ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Library Research ◽  
The Social ◽  
Library And Information Studies ◽  
Information Studies ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Productive Method

With the current attention in libraries on user-focused services and spaces, there is an increased interest in qualitative research methods that can provide insight into users’ experiences. In this paper, we advance photo-elicitation—a research method that employs photographs in interviews—as one such method. Although widely used in the social sciences, photo-elicitation has seen comparatively little uptake in Library and Information Studies (LIS). Here, we provide an overview of the method, consider epistemological and theoretical approaches, discuss cases of its application in library contexts and examine the benefits of using photo-elicitation for LIS research. We draw on our own research experiences and argue that photo-elicitation is a productive method for learning about the lived experiences of our users and for creating a collaborative approach to library research.

scholarly journals Systematic reviews and evidence synthesis: Resources beyond the health sciences

2018 ◽  
Vol 79 (5) ◽  
pp. 248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan Kocher ◽  
Amy Riegelman
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Evidence Synthesis ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
University Of Minnesota ◽  
The Social ◽  
The University

Asystematic review is a type of review that “seeks to systematically search for, appraise and synthesis research evidence,”1 including results published in grey literature. For decades, systematic reviews have been widely used to synthesize evidence in the health sciences. More recently, other disciplines, such as agriculture and the social sciences, have seen a rise in systematic reviews and related research methodologies. In response to this development, both Cornell University2 and the University of Minnesota Libraries3 have launched systematic review services that explicitly cater to non-health-sciences researchers at their institutions. Because it is recommended that librarians play a part on systematic review teams,4 there is a need for resources and skill development in this area.

scholarly journals How individual consultations with a librarian can support systematic reviews in the social sciences

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Dalton
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Qualitative Survey ◽  
The Social ◽  
Information Skills ◽  
Additional Value ◽  
Individual Consultation

The use of systematic review as a research method has become increasingly prevalent in the social and human sciences. However, the role of the librarian in delivering library and information skills (LIS) support in this area remains relatively undocumented, in contrast with the health sciences where systematic review support is often highly visible and embedded. This exploratory study uses qualitative survey data collected from researchers who attended an individual consultation with a librarian and aims to identify the potential role and impact that LIS support can have. The results indicate that both the skills and confidence of researchers increased as a result of the interaction, and that the personalised nature of the consultation provided additional value. However, awareness of the service was relatively low, indicating the need for additional marketing and promotion, as well as increased liaison and engagement with academic and research staff. These findings provide a foundation for further research into the design and delivery of LIS support to those undertaking systematic reviews in the social sciences.

Developing Information and Library Theory for a Conflicted Paradigm World

Libri ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bill Crowley
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Value Of Information ◽  
Religious Beliefs ◽  
English Language ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Multiple Modernities ◽  
The Social ◽  
Library And Information Studies ◽  
Information Studies ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThis essay examines theory development for local, national, and international information and library programs facing service issues involving the religious beliefs of users. Applying both culturally pragmatic and secular standpoints, the author identifies a relative lack of attention paid to such issues in the English language literatures of North American and European library and information studies (LIS). In contrast, secular theorists throughout the social sciences, as well as other fields and disciplines, are increasingly engaging with the impact of denominational and personal religious phenomena on nations and their cultures. To address this deficit in LIS theory, the essay asserts the value of information, knowledge, and library scholars drawing on understandings of the deep structures of cultures and multiple modernities, specifically including religious modernities. Further, the essay offers suggestions for secular academics and other investigators in developing the research and theory appropriate for advising LIS practitioners who are providing services which take into account the religious beliefs of the users.

scholarly journals Interventions to Reduce Adult Nursing Turnover: A Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Halter ◽  
Ferruccio Pelone ◽  
Olga Boiko ◽  
Carole Beighton ◽  
Ruth Harris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Review Literature ◽  
Adult Health ◽  
Turnover Rates ◽  
Care Systems

Background: Nurse turnover is an issue of concern in health care systems internationally. Understanding which interventions are effective to reduce turnover rates is important to managers and health care organisations. Despite a plethora of reviews of such interventions, strength of evidence is hard to determine. Objective: We aimed to review literature on interventions to reduce turnover in nurses working in the adult health care services in developed economies. Method: We conducted an overview (systematic review of systematic reviews) using the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Applied Social Sciences Index and Abstracts, CINAHL plus and SCOPUS and forward searching. We included reviews published between 1990 and January 2015 in English. We carried out parallel blinded selection, extraction of data and assessment of bias, using the Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews. We carried out a narrative synthesis. Results: Despite the large body of published reviews, only seven reviews met the inclusion criteria. These provide moderate quality review evidence, albeit from poorly controlled primary studies. They provide evidence of effect of a small number of interventions which decrease turnover or increase retention of nurses, these being preceptorship of new graduates and leadership for group cohesion. Conclusion: We highlight that a large body of reviews does not equate with a large body of high quality evidence. Agreement as to the measures and terminology to be used together with well-designed, funded primary research to provide robust evidence for nurse and human resource managers to base their nurse retention strategies on is urgently required.

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

2018 ◽  
Vol 106 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Clare Roth
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Educational Needs ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Educational Services ◽  
Educational Service ◽  
Service Model ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Health Care Settings

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.

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