The following are estimated timeframes for tasks performed by library staff under the full-collaboration support model.
Please note that timeframes may vary due to factors such as staff availability, including holidays, conference attendance, or other periods of time away from the library, as well as the complexity of the review and the need for revisions or iterative refinements.
| Library-assisted Tasks |
Estimated Time |
| Search for existing systematic or scoping reviews |
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| Search strategy development process |
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| Write search methods for the protocol |
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| Translate and perform searches on prespecified databases |
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| Remove duplicates and deliver search results |
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| Assist with setting up the pilot screening |
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Assist with obtaining full-text articles
Note: teams are responsible for submitting InterLibrary Loan (ILL) requests
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| 7-10 days per 50 citations |
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| Document search process for reporting purposes |
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| Write the search methods for the manuscript |
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| Review manuscript prior to submission |
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