Getting Research Help
Book an Appointment
Get lengthier and more specialized research help with our book an appointment service.
Visit our Research Help Desk
Visit the Research Help Desk on the main floor of the Library for help.
Research and Citation Help
Learn how to conduct research and cite your sources with these helpful guides and videos
Attend a Workshop
Workshops are scheduled throughout the term.
Help From the Library
TMU Libraries has a consultant model of support, where subject liaison librarians provide advice to literature or systematic review projects through an in-depth consultation, or a series of consultations. This model provides a time-limited level of support and advice, which could include:
- Recommendations of relevant databases and grey literature sources
- Advice on developing search strategies
- Demonstrations of database searching
- Guidance on the use of citation management tools or other softwares in the review process
More information about evidence synthesis support at TMU Libraries, including eligibility, are available on our website: https://library.torontomu.ca/services/evidence-synthesis-support/
Acknowledging Library Support
If a subject librarian has supported your review in any of the ways listed above, it is best practice to acknowledge that support in the acknowledgement section of your published review. Contact your librarian to ask how they would like to be acknowledged.
Acknowledgement vs. Co-authorship
If substantial contributions are required from a librarian and meet the ICMJE criteria for authorship, co-authorship is required. Co-authorship differs from acknowledgement, as it involves a librarian voluntarily joining your team as a collaborator and being listed amongst the authors of your review.
More information about acknowledgements and co-authorship are available on our website: https://library.torontomu.ca/services/evidence-synthesis-support/