Information Specialist / Librarian Needed to Develop and Refine Search Strategies for Scoping Review (Psychology)

I am conducting a scoping review in the field of psychology and am seeking an experienced information specialist or librarian to design, test, and optimize comprehensive search strategies across multiple academic databases.

Your responsibilities will include:
* Designing search strategies based on the research question, inclusion criteria, and methodological guidelines (e.g., PRISMA-ScR or JBI)
* Adapting and translating search strings for several databases, such as PsycINFO, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, grey literature data sources
* Testing search strategies, providing feedback on the number and relevance of results
* Advising on refinements to search terms, scope, or even the research question based on search yield
* Ensuring all strategies are transparent, reproducible, and well-documented for publication

Requirements:
* Professional experience as a librarian or information specialist, preferably in health, psychology, or social sciences
* Demonstrated expertise in developing search strategies for scoping reviews
* Familiarity with controlled vocabularies (e.g., MeSH, APA Thesaurus) and Boolean logic
* Ability to evaluate and adjust search scope to avoid overly broad or narrow results
* Clear communication and attention to detail

Timeline:
The project is ready to begin immediately. Please indicate your availability and estimated timeline for delivering a first draft.

To apply, please provide:
* A short summary of your experience with search strategy development for reviews
* Your rate and availability

I look forward to working with someone who can contribute both technical search expertise and practical insight into the review process.