Where we systematically review systematic review training opportunities

Somebody had to do it.

Our last episode with special guest Katie Lobner got some attention for discussing a librarian’s role on systematic review teams. Navigating the systematic review process with your researchers, your peers, and even yourself can be nuanced and sometimes difficult.

If you’re someone who’s new to systematic reviews, new to librarianship, or just need a refresher, we’ve got help for you!

We’ll share some of the training opportunities that we’re aware of — in no particular order or rank or quality (that needs to be said):

1. Keep an eye on Cochrane Training. There are periodically free live learning events that address searching or searching methods. They also offer online modules, some of which definitely relate to systematic reviews.

2. The JBI Comprehensive Systematic Review Training Program, offered virtually and in-person, gives a broad but thorough introduction to systematic reviews.

3. Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health offers a Coursera module on systematic review and meta-analysis. Take it for free or purchase a completion certificate.

4. The University of Minnesota Libraries Evidence Synthesis Institute and the accompanying Pressbook offer a broad and useful look at the librarian’s role on a systematic review team.

5. The University of Michigan Library offers a Systematic Review Workshop twice annually, and sometimes free webinars on related workflows.

6. The Medical Library Association offers various courses related to Systematic Review Services Specialization and workflows. Check back for new classes — Carrie and her co-instructors are offering one in August, 2023.

7. Carrie created a Systematic Review Playlist and a Searching School Playlist on her YouTube channel.

8. The Campbell Collaboration and the Open Learning Initiative recently started offering a pilot course on Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis that is currently free (as of April, 2023).

Are you aware of other training opportunities? Let us know!