Roxanne Isard

Professional Biography

As a Research and Scholarly Communication Librarian my work centres on knowledge synthesis (systematic and scoping reviews) and education. I provide expertise and directly support knowledge synthesis to students, faculty, researchers, and staff , encompassing not only the health sciences faculties, but all faculties. I also provide guidance on the development of protocols, creating, and documenting expert literature searches, validation, and peer review of information retrieval strategies, adhering to reporting guidelines, and advising on standards and methods.

I have been an academic librarian for over 10 years. Previously, I was a Teaching and Learning Librarian for Allied Health and Medicine. Prior to joining Western University, I worked within the corporate environment at the Toronto Stock Exchange, Ontario Securities Commission, and as a Reference Librarian for Gowlings Lafleur Henderson LLP in Toronto.

Education

• BA, Sociology and Anthropology, Mount Allison University
• BEd, University of Toronto
• MLIS, Western University

Research Interests

I am involved in the research and publication of systematic and scoping reviews on the topic of homelessness as well as topics encompassed by health and medicine. I enjoy partnering with faculty to research this topic and provide quality review output that will benefit the population.