Support for literature reviews
KvinnSam embodies many years of experience in providing systematic literature searches and methodological support for various types of research reviews within our field. As a researcher or doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg, you have access to extensive support for information searching free of charge - for example, when preparing a research proposal, an article, or a literature review.
Search support and reference management
We offer support for many of the steps of the information searching process, tailored to your needs and your field of research. Contact us for assistance with, for example:
- Database selection, older catalogues, and other search tools
- Keyword selection and development of search techniques
- Search results management
- Reference management using EndNote and Zotero
Literature review support
Are you planning to write a review article? Whether it’s a systematic review, a scoping review, or another type of overview, our librarians offer methodological support for literature searches, as well as documentation of searches and selection processes.
We can help you with the following:
- Development of search strategies for relevant databases
- Performing searches in selected databases, as agreed
- Strategic use of EndNote or Zotero to document your selection of sources
- Recommendations for tools for article screening to support your selection process
Book an appointment with a librarian
Use our contact form to book a session with one of the KvinnSam librarians. Please describe your topic or research question, so we can better assist you. We reply via email or phone - make sure you include your contact details.
Completed projects
Examples of research reviews where KvinnSam librarians have provided literature searches and methodological support can be found on our research pages under completed projects.