Authors: Kate Mercer, Ariel Stables-Kennedy, Kari Weaver.
What is a scoping review? How does it differ from other knowledge transfer approaches? Why would we employ it within a library context? How can a librarian actively lead or contribute to scoping reviews? Scoping reviews are an increasingly popular way of synthesizing research and identifying gaps in existing evidence, especially in the health field (Pham et al., 2014). Arksey and O’Malley (2005) highlight the importance of scoping reviews in address broad, complex research questions, or research questions that are...
Authors: Kate Mercer, Ariel Stables-Kennedy, Kari Weaver.
Information is one of the most important elements students need to thrive in academic, social, and professional contexts. Information seeking behavior is expressed in various forms, but at its core is the process of collecting, receiving, and discriminating amongst information. These processes may include published or unpublished materials, communicating with peers, family, or librarians, and may take place in person or in virtual spaces. It refers to the need for information, the awareness of what kind of information...
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