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December 5, 2025BMJ OpenOpen Access

Perspectives of librarians and information specialists on conducting methodological peer reviews of systematic reviews: a mixed-methods study

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MRMelissa L. RethlefsenCPCarrie PriceSSSara Schroter

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Implication

Mixed-methods study shows barriers and facilitators impact librarians' role in systematic reviews, highlighting their professional duty.

Key Points

  • Finding reveals that librarians significantly impact the editorial decision-making process and authors' revisions during systematic reviews.
  • Of the librarians surveyed, 80% responded, with 67% believing their input influenced editorial decisions on systematic reviews.
  • Assessment involved a mixed-methods approach that incorporated both surveys and focus group discussions to gather rich qualitative insights.
  • Study calls for greater engagement and recognition of librarians' expertise in the peer review process of systematic reviews, especially regarding methodological input.

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Rethlefsen et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/693231288e51979591dce538https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-109345
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