Evidence Synthesis Methods Interest Group

ACRL ESMIG, 

Hi, all. In June 2024, we had an opportunity to learn about Elicit, ask questions, and give feedback. Now we're doing the same with a new product from Ovid called Ovid Synthesis. I was so impressed during the Elicit session when our members asked great questions and brought up important issues. Maybe some of you are already using Ovid Synthesis and can share your experience/s. Come for an Ovid Synthesis demo (from an Ovid rep) and Q&A/discussion.

Ovid Synthesis

When? Nov 19, 2024 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://umn.zoom.us/j/99348565289?pwd=QhYvMA3owTZb3m8EKEWCtlskkVOUDI.1
Meeting ID: 993 4856 5289
Passcode: ESMIG2024

Amy R.

All, apologies for the late notice, but we are canceling this session.

I did a prep session with Ovid reps today and discovered that Ovid Synthesis isn't quite what many of us need to complete evidence synthesis work according to best practices. With that being said, it's a fairly new product (2022), and I can imagine that improvements will be made to further align with conducting and reporting guidelines in future years. As is, this tool might work for rapid reviews where you're able to cut corners (when there is an immediate need for evidence such as a public health crisis). For example, there is only 1 screening stage as opposed to oft-required 2 screening stages (title/abs, fulltext).

If you are a medical librarian working in a medical setting, I could see some utility in this tool for implementing evidence based practice in real-time and even being able to create reports and calculate for ROI, etc. You may want to schedule your own session with an Ovid rep to learn more. I don't think our current ACRL-ESMIG membership is quite the correct audience for this.

Apologies for the late notice,

Amy Riegelman

Angela, It's canceled. See listserv messages.