Amy Riegelman

It's important that we stay current with library user needs. At the University of Minnesota we observed an uptick in users pursuing evidence synthesis methods. This developed into a formalized service model and efforts to train librarians on how to support patrons pursuing these methods. Recently together with colleagues from Cornell and Carnegie Mellon, we were awarded the University Libraries Section's Outstanding Professional Development Award for the measurable impact of the Evidence Synthesis Institute training program. ACRL Conference has been a venue for some evidence synthesis skillbuilding, and I anticipate more to come. The Evidence Synthesis Methods Interest Group (I currently serve as past convenor) and new EBSS Evidence Synthesis Committee have also provided opportunities for learning and dialogue.