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In Spring 2023 an online survey was realized among all medical librarian members of the working group on evidence-based medicine (AG-EBM) within the German Medical Library Association (AGMB). The focus of this survey was to characterize the services that medical librarians offer to provide library services for research. The 17-item survey also included open-ended questions, which allowed survey participants to better describe their situation. The results were complemented with case reports with illustrative examples. The survey was completed by 21 librarians. The research support services offered by the members of the AG-EBM focus on systematic literature research, literature management and open access. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Many medicine and dentistry students aspire to continue their research or academic career after graduation, leading them to choose a doctorate. Mainz University Medical School receives around 250 to 300 doctoral thesis submissions annually, and the Departmental Library of Mainz University Medical School (BBUM) plays a crucial part in this process. During the four-year PhD programme, the BBUM provides a variety of indispensable services, courses and resources for doctoral candidates. The poster illustrates how the BBUM endeavours to assist, advise, educate and communicate with its PhD students. Additionally, it outlines the key partnerships, both formal and informal, with other stakeholders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The working group Evidence-Based Medicine (AG-EBM), which was established within the German Medical Library Association (AGMB) in 2019, continued its activities in 2022/2023 on a regular basis. At numerous virtual training sessions and the meeting at the AGMB 2022 annual conference in Würzburg the working group looked at the training needs of AG-EBM members and established informal training formats. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The activities of the Evidence Based Medicine Working Group within the German Medical Library Association (AGMB) continued in 2021 and 2022 with virtual journal clubs. At the AGMB meeting 2022, the group and guests will continue the discussion on continuing education. A survey on which databases are in use within in the working group is in preparation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Over the years, the departmental library of the University Medical Center Mainz (BBUM) has tried to provide advice to its users on systematic reviews (SR), but individual requests have failed due to a lack of human resources. Therefore, BBUM looked for an alternative to a full service and decided to develop a help for self-help offer, together with the partners of the Institute of Medical Biometrics, Epidemiology and Informatics. This approach focuses on developing scientists' basic knowledge of SR through a practical workshop, and then offering a punctual consultancy service. In addition, a practical guideline was developed that can be used both in the workshops and as a basis for consultations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]