Due to the capacity of our librarians, we are currently unable to accept new requests for assistance with systematic reviews and other types of evidence syntheses. This pause does not affect projects already in progress or course-related consultations.
We hope to resume this service in January 2026. Please check this page for future updates. If you have questions about the pause, please contact Ben Rawlins, Associate Dean for Outreach, Engagement and Collections (ben.rawlins@uky.edu).
Systematic reviews and other evidence synthesis projects identify and survey scholarly research on a particular topic to discover gaps, guide further research, and inform practice and policy-making. Projects range in their intended breadth and depth, level of exhaustiveness, and time frame.
Our librarians can offer varying degrees of assistance for systematic reviews and other evidence synthesis projects, from consultations to collaboration. We can point you to tools and resources, or provide support at any step of the process, including helping you:
Though most common in health sciences, many disciplines conduct evidence synthesis projects.
Learn which type of review is right for you. We offer assistance with many types of reviews, including:
For more help starting your project, browse our Systematic Reviews & Other Evidence Syntheses playlist on YouTube.
