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Publication Date: 2022-Mar
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An Exploration of Business Librarian Participation in Knowledge Synthesis Reviews
Premji, Zahra; Splenda, Ryan; Young, Sarah
College & Research Libraries, v83 n2 p314-336 Mar 2022
Systematic reviews and other forms of knowledge synthesis are increasingly common in the social sciences, including in business and management research. We surveyed academic business librarians to determine the extent of their involvement, in any capacity, in knowledge syntheses. Of 71 eligible responses, 30 percent were involved in supporting knowledge synthesis, while others expressed an awareness of and interest in knowledge synthesis methods and have participated in training opportunities to support these types of projects in the future. While still nascent, knowledge synthesis support by business librarians presents potential as a new service area providing opportunities for deep engagement with faculty research.
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Librarians, Business, Library Services, Synthesis, Knowledge Management, Information Skills, Training, Library Role, Meta Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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