Meet one-on-one with a librarian to discuss topics including, but not limited to:

• Literature searching
• Systematic and scoping reviews
• Publishing strategies (Choosing a journal, Open Access, etc.)
• Research impact
• Citation managers

Librarians can assist with literature reviews by developing searches and sending you results. This service can be used to satisfy literature search requirements for IACUC review. Available to UMB faculty and staff, including postdocs, residents, and fellows.

Request a Literature Search

If you are considering conducting a systematic or scoping review, take advantage of HSHSL librarians’ expertise in literature searching and review methodology. Librarians collaborate on all aspects of the search process and keep detailed records to ensure transparency and reproducibility.

Read about our Evidence Synthesis Service | Request an Evidence Synthesis Consultation

Selecting a journal for publication can be a challenging process. This guide focuses on identifying journals for your manuscript, benefits of author IDs, open access, predatory publishing, and preprints. Schedule a consultation with a librarian to discuss these or other publishing concerns.

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Research impact is a measure of the influence of scholarly work, and is usually approximated through metrics such as citation counts and media mentions. Measuring research impact can be useful for promotion and tenure, grant applications, grant progress reports, and demonstrating meaningful outcomes of your scholarship.

Request an impact report or meet with a librarian for advice on how to measure and enhance your work’s impact and visibility.

Read about our service | Contact your school's Librarian for assistance | Contact us to request service for a group.

Citation managers such as Zotero and EndNote save time while you’re writing by keeping references organized. They integrate with Microsoft Word and other word processors so you can insert formatted citations directly into papers and generate a formatted bibliography.

Learn about Citation Managers | Request a Zotero Consultation

The HSHSL offers a variety of free, live workshops on various topics including citation managers, strategic publishing, and research data management. Video tutorials cover database searching and other topics.

Librarians can provide guest lectures or training sessions to a research group or department. Topics include literature search strategies, research impact, planning for publication, and more. Contact your school's librarian to discuss options and schedule a session.