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3 new grey literature document types identified and placed on GreyNet site

Luisa de Biagi from the Information Gathering subgroup of the GreyNet LIS Education and Training Committee has identified 3 additional document types that constitute grey literature: clinical trials, forums, and tutorials.  These new additions have been noted on the GreyNet website, the source documents of which are listed below: Clinical Trials Forums Tutorials

A Grey Literature Review of Special Events for Promoting Cancer Screenings

A research article where grey literature (primarily theses and conference proceedings) was used to raise awareness of the importance of cancer screening. Full article is available here

Grey Literature in Systematic Reviews: A Cross-Sectional Study of the Contribution of Non-English Reports, Unpublished Studies and Dissertations to the Results of Meta-Analyses in Child-Relevant Reviews

A new research article conducted by the Alberta Research Centre for Health Evidence, showcasing the importance of searching the grey literature when embarking on systematic reviews.  Full article is available here .