Evidence Synthesis Methods Interest Group

Charge

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To promote and develop competencies around evidence synthesis including systematic reviews, meta-analyses, scoping reviews, and other related methods of research synthesis, through activities such as: Facilitating discussion and peer-support; Creating and managing a resource page; Encouraging programming and publications around systematic reviews through ACRL.

Roster

Dr. Erica L. DeFrain
(Convener, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Ms. Amy Lynn Riegelman
(Past Convener, July 1, 2025, to June 3, 2026)

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Resources

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Evidence Synthesis Methods Interest Group IG Discussion List
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Composition

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Origin

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The Systematic Reviews and Related Methods Interest Group was established by the ACRL Board of Directors at its February 10, 2018 meeting and changed its name to Evidence Synthesis Methods Interest Group June, 2021. The next renewal date for this interest group is the 2027 ¾«¶«´«Ã½Annual Conference.

Staff Liaison

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Megan Griffin
Association of College & Research Libraries
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E-mail: mgriffin@ala.org

Get Involved

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Join the Interest Group, see above under "resources."