Health and Biomedical Library Services (HBLS) is pleased to announce the launch of our redesigned Evidence Synthesis Service (ESS) to support evidence synthesis in the health sciences. This new service model streamlines our support for this type of research, which is in high demand at Brown University and our affiliated clinical and research partners.

What is the Evidence Synthesis Service?

The Evidence Synthesis Service (ESS) supports evidence synthesis projects in the health sciences including, but not limited to, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and scoping reviews.

The ESS service model offers:

• A 1-hour intake consultation with the ESS team lead to discuss the review question, methodology, and timelines.
• Three tiers of collaborative support to accommodate the different needs and schedules of review teams.

How do I learn more?

The HBLS Evidence Synthesis Service page provides detailed information on eligibility, tiers of service, and the ESS librarians. The new Evidence Synthesis Methodologies Guide offers asynchronous support for all review teams, with an overview of the evidence synthesis process, along with practical advice and recommended resources for each step.

How do I request support?

Those interested in working with the ESS should review our guide to the HBLS Evidence Synthesis Service and provide details about your project via the Intake Form. Evidence synthesis projects are time-intensive. Researchers wishing to utilize the ESS are encouraged to submit the ESS intake form as early as possible.