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HSLS Systematic Review Program

Online Courses

Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (Coursera; Johns Hopkins University; free)

This 6 module course covers basic steps in the systematic review process, including how to formulate an answerable research question, defining eligibility criteria, extracting data, and assessing risk of bias. Information is also provided on planning for and conducting a meta-analysis.

Evidence Synthesis for Librarians and Information Specialists (Open Learning Initiative; Institute of Museum and Library Services; currently free as a pilot course)

Designed for librarians and other information specialists, this 15 module course provides an overview of systematic review methodology as well as modules on the importance of reproducibility, the reference interview, and searching for grey literature.

Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis: A Campbell Collaboration online course (Open Learning Initiative; Campbell Collaboration; currently free as a pilot course)

This course is aimed at users who will be conducting Campbell Collaboration reviews as well as others who want to learn about evidence syntheses. Because the course is currently in the pilot phase, learners may be asked to provide feedback after completing the course.

Systematic Review Accelerator (SRA)

Developed and supported by the Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare at the University of Bond (Australia), the Systematic Review Accelerator (SRA) is a suite of automation tools to aid completion of steps in the SR process such as search term generation, deduplication, screening, and conflict resolution.

The IEBH regularly offers live online workshops on using their tools to complete SRs. Note that IEBH is based in Australia, so all workshop times are indicated in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), and there is typically a fee for each workshop.