LESSS 2026 Session 3A | Hands-On Activities for Librarians to Build Evidence Synthesis Competencies

This presentation was recorded as part of the Library Evidence Synthesis Services Symposium (LESSS), held June 15–18, 2026. This recording is from Session 3A. Session Title: Hands-On Activities for Librarians to Build Evidence Synthesis Competencies In this session, instructors from the University of Michigan Systematic Reviews Workshop share practical approaches for designing engaging, hands-on learning experiences that help librarians build evidence synthesis skills and confidence. Topics include: Developing interactive activities for evidence synthesis education Creating asynchronous and in-person learning experiences Using real-world scenarios to teach systematic review concepts Facilitating discussions that promote collaboration and psychological safety Designing search strategy exercises and evidence synthesis workshops Lessons learned from more than a decade of librarian training Whether you're teaching systematic reviews, supporting evidence synthesis services, or developing professional education for librarians, this session offers practical ideas you can adapt for your own institution or training program. If you enjoyed this presentation, please like, subscribe, and share it with colleagues interested in evidence synthesis and library instruction. #EvidenceSynthesis #SystematicReviews #Librarianship #AcademicLibraries #ResearchSupport #MedicalLibrarians #LibraryInstruction #ProfessionalDevelopment #EvidenceBasedPractice #InformationProfessionals #LESSS2026 #UniversityOfMichigan