Delve Into Systematic Searching Composed By Paul Levay Released As Paperbound

This was a really helpful read for bettering my systematic searching skills and for help conducting more thorough searches of the evidence in general.
I highly recommend this book, but in this case the cost kept me from giving it five, I borrowed mine from the library, and when I realized I wanted my own copy as a reference I spent the rest of the book annoyed at the price.


Overall, highly worth the time investment if you conducted searches for systematic reviews or frequently conduct thorough searches across databases looking for a complete set of evidence.
Really interesting and thorough presentation of systematic searching from the core concepts, to evolutions in approach, and of the searcher themselves, Features chapters from some of the most prominent UK searchers, Suitable for seachers novice and experienced In resource poor, cost saving times, this book advises information professionals on how to search more efficiently.


The book brings together expert international practitioners and researchers to highlight the latest thinking on systematic searching, Beginning by looking at the role of the information specialist as an expert searcher, the book then examines the current challenges and the potential solutions to more effective searching in detail.
Systematic Searching blends theory and practice and takes into account several different approaches to information retrieval and informationseeking behaviour with special focus being given to searching for complex topics in a healthrelated environment.
The book does not presume an indepth prior knowledge or experience of systematic searching and includes case studies, practical examples and ideas

for further research and reading to ensure the book is accessible to all.


The book is divided into three parts:

Part: Methods covers theoretical models of information seeking and also systematic searching practice, including search filters and controlled vocabularies
Part: Technology covers new technologies for retrieving evidence such as social media and the semantic web, as well as using text mining to support the development of search strategies
Part: People considers the future of the information specialist as an expert searcher and explores how information professionals could develop their skills and find new roles.


Readership: The book will be essential reading for library and information service providers and information specialists, particularly those in a healthrelated environment.
It will also be of interest to students of library and information science, practitioners conducting complex searches in settings including social care, education and criminal justice, systematic reviewers and researchers.
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