Systematic Reviews & Evidence Synthesis Methods

Librarian support for acknowledgment can include:

• Help with creating an initial search strategy, including identifying search terms and databases.
• Help with translating a search strategy across databases. 
• Answering questions and providing guidance on the systematic review process and tools. 

Acknowledgement

• Contact subject librarian for acknowledgment permission.
• Acknowledgment is appreciated but not required. 

Librarian support for co-authorship includes in general:

• Creating and executing the search strategy.
• Contributing to the methods section.
• Documenting the search strategy in supplementary materials. 

Specific contributions for co-authorship will be designated on the MOU.

Co-Authorship

• Contact subject librarian for availability/support options
• A memorandum of understanding (MOU) will document the librarian role and contributions for co-authorship in accordance with Defining the Role of Authors and Contributors from the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)