Knowledge and Library Services: Literature Search Request

Literature search (option 1) – a list of the relevant results of a literature search, in chronological or author order. This will usually take at least 1 working week.

Literature search (option 2) – a list of the relevant results of a literature search which have been organised or annotated by library staff e.g. categorised by publication type/ topic and/or include the methods and results for each article or an associated commentary. This will usually take at least 2 working weeks.

Evidence briefing (option 3) – a summary of best available evidence that has been identified from a literature search using systematic and transparent methods. This will usually take at least 3 working weeks. Note that an Evidence Briefing is subject to certain eligibility criteria, so please discuss this with KLS.

Systematic review search and advice (option 4) – the provision of a complex literature search to help in the production of a systematic (or other type of evidence) review, and guidance in the methodology and process of conducting a review. It is essential that a librarian is involved as a member of the review team as early as possible. The time taken to deliver the search and advice will be dependent on the nature of the review and will be subject to discussion.

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