Welcome to the Mercian Group's "Librarians Supporting Systematic Reviews" Event!

Join your fellow Mercian members* at the University of Birmingham for a day dedicated to enhancing librarians' roles in systematic reviews. This event is designed exclusively for librarians, offering insightful discussions, practical workshops, and opportunities to share expertise and experiences with colleagues from across the Mercian network.

Through expert-led presentations, collaborative sessions, and engaging discussions, you’ll explore how librarians can effectively support systematic reviews, from literature searching to advanced research practices. Gain valuable insights into your role in evidence-based research and discover innovative ways to empower your academic communities.

Don't miss this chance to learn, collaborate, and connect with other librarians in the Mercian Group. We look forward to welcoming you!

*Please note: Each organisation is limited to 2 spaces.

Event Highlights:

Session 1: What Are Systematic Reviews and Why Do They Matter? (Nancy El Shayeb)
Session 2: Overview of Self-Taught Systematic Review Community (Kathryn Devine & Giada Zanella)
Session 3: Upskilled for Systematic Searching: the University of Birmingham Library’s role in supporting taught students and researchers with their Systematic Reviews. (James Barnett & Adam Lines)
Session 4: Librarians as Reviewers: Joining a Business Systematic Review Research Team (Becky Collins)
Session 5: Bridging the Gap: Overcoming SR Challenges (Nancy El Shayeb)
Session 6: Use of AI in Systematic Reviews (Roundtable Discussion)
Session 7: Open Discussion & Wrap-Up

Plus: Join us for post-conference drinks hosted by the event sponsor Covidence! Unwind and network with fellow attendees at Edgbaston Hotel in Birmingham, starting at 4 PM. Let us know if you'd like to attend during registration!

Mercian Group: Librarians Supporting Systematic Reviews