Systematic Reviews and Evidence Based Library and Information Practice

This commentary presents a rationale for undertaking systematic reviews in library and information practice. As library and information practitioners have the skills to undertake systematic reviews, it is questioned why there are not more in the field. The barriers and challenges to undertaking systematic reviews are discussed.

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