Zahra Premji
@zapthelibrarian.bsky.social
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LibGuides: Evidence Synthesis Institute - Canadian Edition: ESI Canada Spring 2026 - Application process
This guide is for the Evidence Synthesis Institute for librarians- Canadian Edition which piloted in October 2022 and will run annually until 2026
libguides.uvic.ca
Applications for the 2026 Evidence Synthesis Institute Canada, to be held April 7-10th, 2026, are now open. We will accept applications until February 2, 2026.
More details and the link to the application form can be found at libguides.uvic.ca/ESICanada/ap...
@carl-abrc.bsky.social #ESIC2026
More details and the link to the application form can be found at libguides.uvic.ca/ESICanada/ap...
@carl-abrc.bsky.social #ESIC2026
Zahra Premji
@zapthelibrarian.bsky.social
· Nov 14
In my experience, response rates arent great - at least they weren't in an unrelated study I was involved in (2023) where we asked for search strategies. Nonethless, we are excited to compile the evidence on the various supplementary approaches. Stay tuned!
Zahra Premji
@zapthelibrarian.bsky.social
· Nov 12
Supplementary search methods versus bibliographic database searching to identify studies and study reports - Cooper, C - 2025 | Cochrane Library
Select your preferred language for Cochrane reviews and other content. Sections without translation will be in English.
www.cochranelibrary.com
The battle between supplementary search methods VS databases begins now. www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.... #Cochrane #Protocol #MethodologyReview @cochraneirmg.bsky.social @cochrane.org
On my way to Vancouver for #CHLA2025 conference. Looking fwd to seeing all the #CanMedLibs
Zahra Premji
@zapthelibrarian.bsky.social
· Apr 15
Thanks! That was all Chris. He'll be pleased that it was noticed 😃.
Zahra Premji
@zapthelibrarian.bsky.social
· Mar 12
We know DE searches multiple controlled fields (geography, education level, and others) but phrase-indexed. It seems logical that SU searches the same fields (this time word-indexed) and therefore you would get more results.
But I was not able to get all of KW to be retrieved within a SU search
But I was not able to get all of KW to be retrieved within a SU search
Zahra Premji
@zapthelibrarian.bsky.social
· Mar 12
SU is different for sure. As we wrote, SU in PsycInfo (EBSCO) searches the APA thesaurus, keywords (KW), and MeSH field (word-indexed) so that can bring in a lot of noise.
I don't know about ERIC. I tested SU "critical" and KW "critical" and did not get 100% overlap of KW records within SU so 🤷♀️
I don't know about ERIC. I tested SU "critical" and KW "critical" and did not get 100% overlap of KW records within SU so 🤷♀️
Zahra Premji
@zapthelibrarian.bsky.social
· Mar 12
![[Keywords or Identifiers - [Word Indexed]
Performs a keyword search for terms describing the article.
Note: This field is not available for articles after 2017.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:kd5v2smh7lhpvtegva4ajdtv/bafkreidjhygej2tmvvkzqbubbf24zu5tu5llfgmlupae6f3vl5yapwcryi@jpeg)
In PsycInfo (EBSCO), the .id field is KW. KW is word-indexed keywords. That field does not search the Subject heading fields in my tests.
In ERIC (EBSCO), there used to be a KW field. Help page says [Keywords or Identifiers - [Word Indexed]
Note: This field is not available for articles after 2017]
In ERIC (EBSCO), there used to be a KW field. Help page says [Keywords or Identifiers - [Word Indexed]
Note: This field is not available for articles after 2017]
Zahra Premji
@zapthelibrarian.bsky.social
· Mar 12
In ERIC (EBSCO), I tested geographic location and education level, and both could be searched with the DE prefix as long as you used the exact phrase. I didn't test all of the other controlled fields, so there could be more.
Zahra Premji
@zapthelibrarian.bsky.social
· Mar 12
In ERIC (EBSCOhost), other controlled fields such as education level can also be searched using DE " " (phrase indexed).
But that similar phenomenon does not appear (in my tests) to apply to PsycInfo (EBSCO). For context, I tested methodology and age group exact terms using the DE prefix and got 0
But that similar phenomenon does not appear (in my tests) to apply to PsycInfo (EBSCO). For context, I tested methodology and age group exact terms using the DE prefix and got 0
Zahra Premji
@zapthelibrarian.bsky.social
· Mar 12
Since DE is phrase-indexed, there won't be as much cross-over unless the APA Thesaurus and MeSH term are exactly the same.
Zahra Premji
@zapthelibrarian.bsky.social
· Mar 12
Are you perhaps referring to the MESH field? In theory that is a "subject heading" field, so the description provided by EBSCO that DE searches Subject Heading fields (phrase indexed) wouldn't be incorrect. They don't specifically define it as searching the APA thesaurus field.
Zahra Premji
@zapthelibrarian.bsky.social
· Mar 12
Translating systematic searches in the APA PsycInfo database from Ovid to EBSCOhost: A tutorial based on a filter translation | Research Synthesis Methods | Cambridge Core
Translating systematic searches in the APA PsycInfo database from Ovid to EBSCOhost: A tutorial based on a filter translation
doi.org
Had a fun time working with @craftyhilary.bsky.social on this!
We wrote and published a tutorial / guide on translating APA #PsycInfo searches from the #Ovid to #EBSCOhost interface.
doi.org/10.1017/rsm....
#ExpertSearching #SystematicReview #Medlibs #Canmedlibs
We wrote and published a tutorial / guide on translating APA #PsycInfo searches from the #Ovid to #EBSCOhost interface.
doi.org/10.1017/rsm....
#ExpertSearching #SystematicReview #Medlibs #Canmedlibs
Zahra Premji
@zapthelibrarian.bsky.social
· Feb 22
libguides.uvic.ca
I don't have stemming as a category on this database syntax sheet (libguides.uvic.ca/ld.php?conte...). Sharing it nonetheless. I might consider adding that function, in the future.
Zahra Premji
@zapthelibrarian.bsky.social
· Jan 29
Applications are currently open (until Feb 3rd, 2025) for the Evidence Synthesis Institute Canada, taking place April 14-17th, 2025. More details and link to the application form can be found here: libguides.uvic.ca/ESICanada
#ESICanada2025 #Librarian
#ESICanada2025 #Librarian
Zahra Premji
@zapthelibrarian.bsky.social
· Nov 18
Yes, please.
It looks like the parent PressBook site (through BC Campus) is down right now - not sure if its just for maintenance or if they are having issues. I assume it won't be long. Perhaps it will be back up tomorrow.
Zahra Premji
@zapthelibrarian.bsky.social
· Oct 18
Nice!!
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Amy
@amylibrarian.bsky.social
· Oct 18
Chapter 4: Searching for and selecting studies
training.cochrane.org
Happy to see the preprint syntax table cited in the revised Cochrane Handbook. Syntax table: lib.uvic.ca/preprintsear... Chapter 4 of the Handbook: training.cochrane.org/handbook/cur...
Zahra Premji
@zapthelibrarian.bsky.social
· Sep 10
Awww, thank you for the kind words 😍
Thank you! I guess it was time 😁