Evidence Synthesis Methods Interest Group

Presentation overview:

Systematic reviews are a distinct research method that requires a transparent and methodical approach to searching the literature to address specific research questions. Librarians play a critical role in this process by contributing their expertise in search strategy, often joining research teams as collaborators or co-authors. While AI tools hold promise for helping researchers keep pace with the expanding body of research, the increasing number of tools makes it difficult to choose the right ones for specific tasks. This presentation presents findings on the current status of AI-based search tools used and recommended for systematic and broader literature reviews evaluated against criteria fundamental to systematic review methodology. It also addresses key issues related to transparency, reproducibility, and trustworthiness. Finally, the presenter explores the evolving role of librarians in adopting these emerging technologies into the systematic review process. 

Presenter Bio:

Sarah G. Park is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Mathematics Library at the University of Illinois. She previously served as the Librarian for Engineering and Computer Science at Duke University Libraries. Her research interests lie at the intersection of Library and Information Science and Computer Science, with a focus on artificial intelligence. Professor Park has presented scholarly papers at the following conferences: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries, the American Society for Engineering Education, and the Biomedical Engineering Society. She serves on the Library Advisory Board for the American Mathematical Society and has worked closely with the IEEE in evaluating AI tools. Professor Park has an MLS degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an MS in Computer Science from Northwest Missouri State University, where she taught computer science courses and served as a librarian. In her spare time, she enjoys coding and woodworking.

Hope to see you then!

Hi everyone, 

Just a reminder about tomorrow's journal club discussion. We've received approval from Professor Park to record her presentation for those who request it, so let me know if you'd like it and I'll send it your way. 

Looking forward to the conversation!

Erica

Presentation overview:

Systematic reviews are a distinct research method that requires a transparent and methodical approach to searching the literature to address specific research questions. Librarians play a critical role in this process by contributing their expertise in search strategy, often joining research teams as collaborators or co-authors. While AI tools hold promise for helping researchers keep pace with the expanding body of research, the increasing number of tools makes it difficult to choose the right ones for specific tasks. This presentation presents findings on the current status of AI-based search tools used and recommended for systematic and broader literature reviews evaluated against criteria fundamental to systematic review methodology. It also addresses key issues related to transparency, reproducibility, and trustworthiness. Finally, the presenter explores the evolving role of librarians in adopting these emerging technologies into the systematic review process. 

Presenter Bio:

Sarah G. Park is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Mathematics Library at the University of Illinois. She previously served as the Librarian for Engineering and Computer Science at Duke University Libraries. Her research interests lie at the intersection of Library and Information Science and Computer Science, with a focus on artificial intelligence. Professor Park has presented scholarly papers at the following conferences: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries, the American Society for Engineering Education, and the Biomedical Engineering Society. She serves on the Library Advisory Board for the American Mathematical Society and has worked closely with the IEEE in evaluating AI tools. Professor Park has an MLS degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an MS in Computer Science from Northwest Missouri State University, where she taught computer science courses and served as a librarian. In her spare time, she enjoys coding and woodworking.

Hope to see you then!

Hi everyone, 

Just a reminder about tomorrow's journal club discussion. We've received approval from Professor Park to record her presentation for those who request it, so let me know if you'd like it and I'll send it your way. 

Looking forward to the conversation!

Erica

Presentation overview:

Systematic reviews are a distinct research method that requires a transparent and methodical approach to searching the literature to address specific research questions. Librarians play a critical role in this process by contributing their expertise in search strategy, often joining research teams as collaborators or co-authors. While AI tools hold promise for helping researchers keep pace with the expanding body of research, the increasing number of tools makes it difficult to choose the right ones for specific tasks. This presentation presents findings on the current status of AI-based search tools used and recommended for systematic and broader literature reviews evaluated against criteria fundamental to systematic review methodology. It also addresses key issues related to transparency, reproducibility, and trustworthiness. Finally, the presenter explores the evolving role of librarians in adopting these emerging technologies into the systematic review process. 

Presenter Bio:

Sarah G. Park is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Mathematics Library at the University of Illinois. She previously served as the Librarian for Engineering and Computer Science at Duke University Libraries. Her research interests lie at the intersection of Library and Information Science and Computer Science, with a focus on artificial intelligence. Professor Park has presented scholarly papers at the following conferences: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries, the American Society for Engineering Education, and the Biomedical Engineering Society. She serves on the Library Advisory Board for the American Mathematical Society and has worked closely with the IEEE in evaluating AI tools. Professor Park has an MLS degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an MS in Computer Science from Northwest Missouri State University, where she taught computer science courses and served as a librarian. In her spare time, she enjoys coding and woodworking.

Hope to see you then!

Hi everyone, 

Just a reminder about tomorrow's journal club discussion. We've received approval from Professor Park to record her presentation for those who request it, so let me know if you'd like it and I'll send it your way. 

Looking forward to the conversation!

Erica

Presentation overview:

Systematic reviews are a distinct research method that requires a transparent and methodical approach to searching the literature to address specific research questions. Librarians play a critical role in this process by contributing their expertise in search strategy, often joining research teams as collaborators or co-authors. While AI tools hold promise for helping researchers keep pace with the expanding body of research, the increasing number of tools makes it difficult to choose the right ones for specific tasks. This presentation presents findings on the current status of AI-based search tools used and recommended for systematic and broader literature reviews evaluated against criteria fundamental to systematic review methodology. It also addresses key issues related to transparency, reproducibility, and trustworthiness. Finally, the presenter explores the evolving role of librarians in adopting these emerging technologies into the systematic review process. 

Presenter Bio:

Sarah G. Park is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Mathematics Library at the University of Illinois. She previously served as the Librarian for Engineering and Computer Science at Duke University Libraries. Her research interests lie at the intersection of Library and Information Science and Computer Science, with a focus on artificial intelligence. Professor Park has presented scholarly papers at the following conferences: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries, the American Society for Engineering Education, and the Biomedical Engineering Society. She serves on the Library Advisory Board for the American Mathematical Society and has worked closely with the IEEE in evaluating AI tools. Professor Park has an MLS degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an MS in Computer Science from Northwest Missouri State University, where she taught computer science courses and served as a librarian. In her spare time, she enjoys coding and woodworking.

Hope to see you then!

Hi everyone, 

Just a reminder about tomorrow's journal club discussion. We've received approval from Professor Park to record her presentation for those who request it, so let me know if you'd like it and I'll send it your way. 

Looking forward to the conversation!

Erica

Presentation overview:

Systematic reviews are a distinct research method that requires a transparent and methodical approach to searching the literature to address specific research questions. Librarians play a critical role in this process by contributing their expertise in search strategy, often joining research teams as collaborators or co-authors. While AI tools hold promise for helping researchers keep pace with the expanding body of research, the increasing number of tools makes it difficult to choose the right ones for specific tasks. This presentation presents findings on the current status of AI-based search tools used and recommended for systematic and broader literature reviews evaluated against criteria fundamental to systematic review methodology. It also addresses key issues related to transparency, reproducibility, and trustworthiness. Finally, the presenter explores the evolving role of librarians in adopting these emerging technologies into the systematic review process. 

Presenter Bio:

Sarah G. Park is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Mathematics Library at the University of Illinois. She previously served as the Librarian for Engineering and Computer Science at Duke University Libraries. Her research interests lie at the intersection of Library and Information Science and Computer Science, with a focus on artificial intelligence. Professor Park has presented scholarly papers at the following conferences: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries, the American Society for Engineering Education, and the Biomedical Engineering Society. She serves on the Library Advisory Board for the American Mathematical Society and has worked closely with the IEEE in evaluating AI tools. Professor Park has an MLS degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an MS in Computer Science from Northwest Missouri State University, where she taught computer science courses and served as a librarian. In her spare time, she enjoys coding and woodworking.

Hope to see you then!

Hi everyone, 

Just a reminder about tomorrow's journal club discussion. We've received approval from Professor Park to record her presentation for those who request it, so let me know if you'd like it and I'll send it your way. 

Looking forward to the conversation!

Erica

Presentation overview:

Systematic reviews are a distinct research method that requires a transparent and methodical approach to searching the literature to address specific research questions. Librarians play a critical role in this process by contributing their expertise in search strategy, often joining research teams as collaborators or co-authors. While AI tools hold promise for helping researchers keep pace with the expanding body of research, the increasing number of tools makes it difficult to choose the right ones for specific tasks. This presentation presents findings on the current status of AI-based search tools used and recommended for systematic and broader literature reviews evaluated against criteria fundamental to systematic review methodology. It also addresses key issues related to transparency, reproducibility, and trustworthiness. Finally, the presenter explores the evolving role of librarians in adopting these emerging technologies into the systematic review process. 

Presenter Bio:

Sarah G. Park is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Mathematics Library at the University of Illinois. She previously served as the Librarian for Engineering and Computer Science at Duke University Libraries. Her research interests lie at the intersection of Library and Information Science and Computer Science, with a focus on artificial intelligence. Professor Park has presented scholarly papers at the following conferences: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries, the American Society for Engineering Education, and the Biomedical Engineering Society. She serves on the Library Advisory Board for the American Mathematical Society and has worked closely with the IEEE in evaluating AI tools. Professor Park has an MLS degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an MS in Computer Science from Northwest Missouri State University, where she taught computer science courses and served as a librarian. In her spare time, she enjoys coding and woodworking.

Hope to see you then!

Hi everyone, 

Just a reminder about tomorrow's journal club discussion. We've received approval from Professor Park to record her presentation for those who request it, so let me know if you'd like it and I'll send it your way. 

Looking forward to the conversation!

Erica

Presentation overview:

Systematic reviews are a distinct research method that requires a transparent and methodical approach to searching the literature to address specific research questions. Librarians play a critical role in this process by contributing their expertise in search strategy, often joining research teams as collaborators or co-authors. While AI tools hold promise for helping researchers keep pace with the expanding body of research, the increasing number of tools makes it difficult to choose the right ones for specific tasks. This presentation presents findings on the current status of AI-based search tools used and recommended for systematic and broader literature reviews evaluated against criteria fundamental to systematic review methodology. It also addresses key issues related to transparency, reproducibility, and trustworthiness. Finally, the presenter explores the evolving role of librarians in adopting these emerging technologies into the systematic review process. 

Presenter Bio:

Sarah G. Park is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Mathematics Library at the University of Illinois. She previously served as the Librarian for Engineering and Computer Science at Duke University Libraries. Her research interests lie at the intersection of Library and Information Science and Computer Science, with a focus on artificial intelligence. Professor Park has presented scholarly papers at the following conferences: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries, the American Society for Engineering Education, and the Biomedical Engineering Society. She serves on the Library Advisory Board for the American Mathematical Society and has worked closely with the IEEE in evaluating AI tools. Professor Park has an MLS degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an MS in Computer Science from Northwest Missouri State University, where she taught computer science courses and served as a librarian. In her spare time, she enjoys coding and woodworking.

Hope to see you then!

Hi everyone, 

Just a reminder about tomorrow's journal club discussion. We've received approval from Professor Park to record her presentation for those who request it, so let me know if you'd like it and I'll send it your way. 

Looking forward to the conversation!

Erica

Presentation overview:

Systematic reviews are a distinct research method that requires a transparent and methodical approach to searching the literature to address specific research questions. Librarians play a critical role in this process by contributing their expertise in search strategy, often joining research teams as collaborators or co-authors. While AI tools hold promise for helping researchers keep pace with the expanding body of research, the increasing number of tools makes it difficult to choose the right ones for specific tasks. This presentation presents findings on the current status of AI-based search tools used and recommended for systematic and broader literature reviews evaluated against criteria fundamental to systematic review methodology. It also addresses key issues related to transparency, reproducibility, and trustworthiness. Finally, the presenter explores the evolving role of librarians in adopting these emerging technologies into the systematic review process. 

Presenter Bio:

Sarah G. Park is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Mathematics Library at the University of Illinois. She previously served as the Librarian for Engineering and Computer Science at Duke University Libraries. Her research interests lie at the intersection of Library and Information Science and Computer Science, with a focus on artificial intelligence. Professor Park has presented scholarly papers at the following conferences: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries, the American Society for Engineering Education, and the Biomedical Engineering Society. She serves on the Library Advisory Board for the American Mathematical Society and has worked closely with the IEEE in evaluating AI tools. Professor Park has an MLS degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an MS in Computer Science from Northwest Missouri State University, where she taught computer science courses and served as a librarian. In her spare time, she enjoys coding and woodworking.

Hope to see you then!

Thanks to everyone for the great discussion today!

Professor Park said it would be fine to share the recordings and presentation materials with everyone, so you should be able to access the video, audio, slides, and chat with this link: ESMIG or copy and paste https://uofnebraska-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/47548083_nebraska_edu/EpJyDrTxlAFJnk3zATeA9nQBnTSFX4tlT9xK_I5s95Mj-Q?e=Q3bLCi.

If you have any troubles accessing anything, please let me know, edefrain2@unl.edu. 

Hi everyone, 

Just a reminder about tomorrow's journal club discussion. We've received approval from Professor Park to record her presentation for those who request it, so let me know if you'd like it and I'll send it your way. 

Looking forward to the conversation!

Erica

Presentation overview:

Systematic reviews are a distinct research method that requires a transparent and methodical approach to searching the literature to address specific research questions. Librarians play a critical role in this process by contributing their expertise in search strategy, often joining research teams as collaborators or co-authors. While AI tools hold promise for helping researchers keep pace with the expanding body of research, the increasing number of tools makes it difficult to choose the right ones for specific tasks. This presentation presents findings on the current status of AI-based search tools used and recommended for systematic and broader literature reviews evaluated against criteria fundamental to systematic review methodology. It also addresses key issues related to transparency, reproducibility, and trustworthiness. Finally, the presenter explores the evolving role of librarians in adopting these emerging technologies into the systematic review process. 

Presenter Bio:

Sarah G. Park is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Mathematics Library at the University of Illinois. She previously served as the Librarian for Engineering and Computer Science at Duke University Libraries. Her research interests lie at the intersection of Library and Information Science and Computer Science, with a focus on artificial intelligence. Professor Park has presented scholarly papers at the following conferences: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries, the American Society for Engineering Education, and the Biomedical Engineering Society. She serves on the Library Advisory Board for the American Mathematical Society and has worked closely with the IEEE in evaluating AI tools. Professor Park has an MLS degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an MS in Computer Science from Northwest Missouri State University, where she taught computer science courses and served as a librarian. In her spare time, she enjoys coding and woodworking.

Hope to see you then!

Presentation overview:

Systematic reviews are a distinct research method that requires a transparent and methodical approach to searching the literature to address specific research questions. Librarians play a critical role in this process by contributing their expertise in search strategy, often joining research teams as collaborators or co-authors. While AI tools hold promise for helping researchers keep pace with the expanding body of research, the increasing number of tools makes it difficult to choose the right ones for specific tasks. This presentation presents findings on the current status of AI-based search tools used and recommended for systematic and broader literature reviews evaluated against criteria fundamental to systematic review methodology. It also addresses key issues related to transparency, reproducibility, and trustworthiness. Finally, the presenter explores the evolving role of librarians in adopting these emerging technologies into the systematic review process. 

Presenter Bio:

Sarah G. Park is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Mathematics Library at the University of Illinois. She previously served as the Librarian for Engineering and Computer Science at Duke University Libraries. Her research interests lie at the intersection of Library and Information Science and Computer Science, with a focus on artificial intelligence. Professor Park has presented scholarly papers at the following conferences: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries, the American Society for Engineering Education, and the Biomedical Engineering Society. She serves on the Library Advisory Board for the American Mathematical Society and has worked closely with the IEEE in evaluating AI tools. Professor Park has an MLS degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an MS in Computer Science from Northwest Missouri State University, where she taught computer science courses and served as a librarian. In her spare time, she enjoys coding and woodworking.

Hope to see you then!