Systematic Searching

Bys: Jenny Craven and Paul Levay

Book Overview

In resource poor, cost saving times, this book provides practical advice on new methods and technologies involved in systematic searching and explores the role of information professionals in delivering these changes

The editors bring together expert international practitioners and researchers to highlight the latest thinking on systematic searching. Beginning by looking at the methods and techniques underlying

systematic searching, the book then examines the current challenges and the potential solutions to more effective searching in detail, before considering the role of the information specialist as an expert searcher.

Systematic Searching blends theory and practice and takes into account different approaches to information retrieval with a special focus being given to searching for complex topics in a health-related environment. The book does not presume an in-depth prior knowledge or experience of systematic searching and includes case studies, practical examples and ideas for further research and reading.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1783303735
• ISBN13: 9781783303731
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: Facet Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"