11. Key Resources for Cochrane Information Specialists

Cochrane induction for new staff
This web page provides an introduction to Cochrane and Cochrane reviews.
The CIS Support Team
The CIS Support team provides induction training, ongoing training and support to all CIS in all aspects of their role within a Cochrane Review Group. Any CIS queries can be sent to the Support Team via cis-support@cochrane.org
The Cochrane Information Specialists' mailing list
The CIS Mailing List was established to support communication, resource sharing, initiatives and ideas within the CIS community.
Cochrane Information Specialists' Portal
CIS portal provides access to key resources and information for Cochrane CISs.
RevMan
RevMan software facilitates preparation of protocols and full reviews.
Archie
Archie is Cochrane's central server for managing documents and contacts details, and support with Archie is also available.
Reference management software (e.g. EndNote, Reference Manager).
Check with your local institution for available software. Free software such as Zotero is also available.
The Cochrane Style Manual
The Cochrane Style Manual is designed to help review authors and people responsible for copy-editing to use a consistent style when copy-editing Cochrane Reviews and other documents produced by the organisation. Sections of particular relevance to CISs are Citing databases and study registers, and Citing references.
The Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions
This is the official document that describes in detail the process of preparing and maintaining Cochrane systematic reviews on the effects of healthcare interventions. The current version is Version 6.1, 2020. Chapter 4: Searching for and selecting studies is of immediate relevance to Information Specialists
Methodological Expectations of Cochrane Intervention Reviews (MECIR)
Standards for the conduct and reporting of new Cochrane intervention reviews, reporting of protocols and the planning, conduct and reporting of updates.
The Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Diagnostic Test Accuracy
Chapter 7: Searching for Studies is of immediate relevance to Information Specialists.
The Cochrane Editorial and Publishing Policy Resource (EPPR)
This brings together Cochrane's editorial and publishing policies, as well as general information about the editorial and publishing processes, and products including the Cochrane Library. The following chapters are especially relevant to CISs: Reporting search dates in Cochrane Reviews, Cochrane Review Updates which includes a link to the Updating Classification System, Complimentary access to selected Wiley journals for Cochrane Review Groups and Satellites and the Cochrane Register of Studies (CRS).