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RE: Mark your calendars! Feb. 10 Journal club discussion of "Overview of evidence synthesis types and modes"

Posted By Erica DeFrain Jan 16, 2026 04:26 PM
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I'll check with attendees after the discussion but will plan on sharing a recording link on request. Thanks for your interest, Lorraine! ------------------------------ Erica DeFrain Associate Professor University of Nebraska-Lincoln ------------------------------

Mark your calendars! Feb. 10 Journal club discussion of "Overview of evidence synthesis types and modes"

Posted By Erica DeFrain Jan 16, 2026 01:31 PM
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Dear ESMIG members, Does anyone else find it hard to keep up with all the new developments in review types? How is it possible that Grant and Booth's "A typology of reviews: an analysis of 14 review types and associated methodologies" is already 17 years old? If you're feeling overwhelmed or could ...

ESMIG in the New Year

Posted By Erica DeFrain Jan 07, 2026 12:57 PM
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As we begin to settle into 2026, I wanted to share a brief update and invite your participation in upcoming ESMIG activities. First, I am pleased to welcome our new incoming convener, Anna Ferri, Evidence Synthesis Librarian at Colorado State University. I am excited to work with Anna and look forward ...

RE: Reminder: Panel discussion on ES impacts on collections and tech tomorrow 10/21/25 at noon CST

Posted By Erica DeFrain Nov 04, 2025 04:07 PM
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Dear ESMIG, For those of you who attended this panel discussion and/or have a strong interest in the new interface, EBSCO is looking for 5 ESMIG members to participate in a live demo and offer feedback on several new design prototypes to support systematic reviews and evidence synthesis. They would ...

C&RL Guest Editorial: Seeking More Rigorous Author Guidelines at C&RL

Posted By Erica DeFrain Nov 03, 2025 02:16 PM
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Hi ESMIG, Sharing this guest editorial from Amy Riegelman and Megan Kocher as it offers recommendations for research reporting guidelines, including evidence synthesis projects: Riegelman, A., & Kocher, M. (2025). Seeking More Rigorous Author Guidelines at C&RL. College & Research Libraries, 86(6), ...

RE: Oct 21 ESMIG Panel Session: When Evidence Synthesis Meets Collections, Contracts, and Algorithms

Posted By Erica DeFrain Oct 23, 2025 02:32 PM
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Thanks to everyone who was able to attend this informative conversation! As she discussed during the presentation, EBSCO Senior Product Manager Heather has shared all the Enhancement Requests that product management is tracking to make data-driven decisions about how best to support systematic review ...

Reminder: Panel discussion on ES impacts on collections and tech tomorrow 10/21/25 at noon CST

Posted By Erica DeFrain Oct 20, 2025 12:41 PM
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Hope you can join us tomorrow, Tuesday, October 21 from noon - 1:00 CST in Zoom, https://go.unl.edu/esmig, for a panel discussion about how evidence synthesis is impacting library collections, licensing decisions, workflows, and vendor technologies. Panelists: Cynthia Elliott, Collection Management ...

Oct 21 ESMIG Panel Session: When Evidence Synthesis Meets Collections, Contracts, and Algorithms

Posted By Erica DeFrain Sep 30, 2025 02:28 PM
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Dear ESMIG members, Please join us Tuesday, October 21 from noon - 1:00 CST in Zoom, https://go.unl.edu/esmig, for a panel discussion about how evidence synthesis is impacting library collections, licensing decisions, workflows, and vendor technologies. Panelists: Cynthia Elliott, Collection ...

RE: August journal club: "AI and Systematic Reviews: Can AI Tools Replace Librarians in the Systematic Search Process?"

Posted By Erica DeFrain Aug 19, 2025 03:36 PM
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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 ...

RE: August journal club: "AI and Systematic Reviews: Can AI Tools Replace Librarians in the Systematic Search Process?"

Posted By Erica DeFrain Aug 18, 2025 07:49 AM
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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 ------------------------------ ...

August journal club: "AI and Systematic Reviews: Can AI Tools Replace Librarians in the Systematic Search Process?"

Posted By Erica DeFrain Aug 01, 2025 03:28 PM
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Please join us in Zoom (https://go.unl.edu/esmig) on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at noon CT for a journal club discussion with Sarah Park, Assistant Professor and Head of the Mathematics Library at the University of Illinois. Professor Park will present on her recently published article examining AI and ...

Announcing new conveners & planning for the year ahead

Posted By Erica DeFrain Jul 16, 2025 03:43 PM
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Dear ESMIG, For those of you who don't know me, I'm a social sciences librarian and member of our Advanced Reviews Advisory Board at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. As of this month, I've moved into the convener role for the ESMIG, and feel fortunate to do so with the continued guidance and support ...

RE: July Journal Club discussion on developing the TARCiS statement

Posted By Erica DeFrain Jul 15, 2025 11:56 AM
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Apologies to anyone trying to join, the correct zoom link is https://unl.zoom.us/j/92229253439 hope to see you soon! ------------------------------ Erica DeFrain Associate Professor University of Nebraska-Lincoln ------------------------------

July Journal Club discussion on developing the TARCiS statement

Posted By Erica DeFrain Jul 07, 2025 12:48 PM
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Dear ACRL-ESMIG, Please join us in Zoom (https://unl.zoom.us/j/92229253439) on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at noon CT for a journal club discussion with Amy Riegelman, one of the 27 international methodological experts asked to participate in the Delphi study informing the following article. Amy will present ...

1/21/25 Journal discussion with the authors

Posted By Erica DeFrain Jan 06, 2025 10:04 AM
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Happy New Year! On Tuesday, January 21 at noon CST, Margaret Phillips (Purdue University), Jason Reed (Purdue University), and Amy Buhler (University of Florida) will be joining us to discuss and answer questions about their recently published scoping review of systematic reviews in engineering: ...

RE: Canceled: 12/10/24: Celebrate & Share: An ESMIG End-of-Year Lightning Round!

Posted By Erica DeFrain Dec 09, 2024 04:50 PM
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Apologies for the late notice, but we've canceled tomorrow's lightning round. We hope to try again another time! ------------------------------ Erica DeFrain Associate Professor University of Nebraska-Lincoln ------------------------------

Canceled: 12/10/24: Celebrate & Share: An ESMIG End-of-Year Lightning Round!

Posted By Erica DeFrain Dec 03, 2024 09:22 AM
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Apologies for the late notice, but we've canceled this event. Hope to try again another time! Join us Tuesday, December 10 at noon CST for a festive online gathering to celebrate our achievements in evidence synthesis throughout the year. This is a chance to share your proudest moments and proclaim ...

Meeting Canceled: December 10 Celebrate & Share: An ESMIG End-of-Year Lightning Round! 🍾 🎉 🎊

Posted By Erica DeFrain Nov 18, 2024 01:45 PM
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Apologies for the late notice, but we've canceled this event. We hope to try again another time! Join us Tuesday, December 10 at noon CST for a festive online gathering to celebrate our achievements in evidence synthesis throughout the year. This is a chance to share your proudest moments and proclaim ...

Journal discussion with the authors

Posted By Erica DeFrain Aug 13, 2024 04:26 PM
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Please join us at the next ESMIG journal club meeting where we will have an opportunity to discuss findings with the authors of two recently completed articles on librarian support of systematic reviews in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences: Lê, M. L., Neilson, C. J., & ...

Upcoming ESMIG journal discussion with the authors

Posted By Erica DeFrain Aug 06, 2024 03:27 PM
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Hello ESMIG Members, Please join us at the next ESMIG journal club meeting where we will have an opportunity to discuss findings with the authors of two recently completed articles on librarian support of systematic reviews in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences: Lê, M. L., Neilson, ...