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August 12, 2025

Perspectives of Librarians and Information Specialists on Conducting Methodological Peer Reviews of Systematic Reviews: A Mixed-Methods Study

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MRMelissa L. RethlefsenUniversity of New MexicoCPCarrie PriceBioStrategies (United States)SSSara SchroterLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

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Mixed-methods study reveals librarians' impact on systematic reviews in research, suggesting their value as peer reviewers.

Key Points

  • Librarians and information specialists reported a significant role in enhancing systematic reviews and editorial decision-making.
  • Out of 88 invited, 70 librarians participated in a survey, with 96% having over six years of experience in the field.
  • Two-thirds of respondents felt their input influenced decisions made by editors, indicating their importance in peer reviews.
  • Identified barriers to reviewing include time constraints, while motivations included a desire to improve research quality and feeling valued.

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Rethlefsen et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689e03e9d61984b91e13d14ehttps://doi.org/10.31222/osf.io/926ys_v1
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