Supporting Evidence Synthesis Projects in Institutions Without Medical Schools

The rapid increase in evidence synthesis projects has led institutions to develop or improve their services and staffing. Institutions without medical schools face a unique challenge, often lacking trained librarians and dedicated resources, despite increased demand from various non-health sciences disciplines.

This presentation will showcase methods used by two medium-sized universities to address these challenges. One university employs liaison librarians, while the other utilizes functional teams, both aiming to assess needs and create sustainable models for supporting evidence synthesis research across diverse non-clinical fields.

The presenters will also share preliminary findings from a survey that documents the experiences and service models currently in place at other generalist institutions, providing insights into broader practices and challenges.