CE #1 - Evidence Syntheses Services Essentials: Foundations of Review Selection and Search Design*

Evidence synthesis requests are growing fast—and without clear service boundaries, staffing models, and intake workflows, even experienced librarians can end up overwhelmed or under-credited. In this interactive 3‑hour workshop, librarians will learn how to design an evidence synthesis service from the ground up: defining scope, building intake forms and service agreements, assigning team roles, and creating sustainable workflows. Participants will practice real-world scenarios for setting expectations and advocating for appropriate recognition, including co-authorship aligned with established authorship criteria. Designed for solo librarians, and teams alike, you’ll leave with reusable templates, draft language, and a launch checklist you can adapt at your institution.

• Margaret Foster – Director, Center for Systematic Reviews and Research Syntheses, Texas A&M University
• Esmeralda Rodgers – Assistant Librarian, Evidence Review and Synthesis Librarian, Texas A&M University