Research and Publishing

Our staff support you at every stage of your research. We can help you plan your project, run your searches, manage your data, and share your results. We offer expert help with:

  • Literature and systematic reviews
  • Data management and data sharing plans
  • Finding and reusing datasets
  • Publishing and sharing your work
  • Measuring and explaining research impact
  • Understanding open science practices and copyright rules

Explore our services below. We also help with topics like fair use and finding images for publications: Contact the Library to get started. 

Research

Literature reviews

Our librarians can help you find high‑quality evidence for your project. We support many types of reviews, including systematic reviews. Submit a request or schedule an appointment to get started! 

Dataset identification

Find public and discipline‑specific datasets for secondary analysis, pilot studies, or grant proposals.  

Request help finding datasets

Publishing and impact

Publishing support

Find the right journal for your work and learn about open access options. Whether you are writing your first paper or trying to reach a wider audience, we can guide you through each step of the publishing process.  

Request a publishing consultation

Impact reporting

We can help you explain your research results in a clear and meaningful way. These reports can support funding proposals, institutional reviews, or public outreach.  

Contact us to schedule an impact consultation. 

Showcase scholarship

Submit theses, dissertations, capstone projects, and other required work to OHSU Digital Collections. This helps you meet program requirements and ensures long‑term access to your work. 

Submit work to Digital Collections

Data management and sharing

Data management and sharing plan review

Do you need to submit a DMS plan for your grant? We’ll review your draft to ensure it’s clear, complete, and meets the rules set by your funder. Our feedback is tailored to your research methods, data types, and funder requirements. 

Request a review

Data management health checks

We can review your lab’s data practices, including how you organize files, record your work, store data, and share data. We provide practical recommendations to improve efficiency, reproducibility, and data security. 

Schedule a data management health check

Data sharing consultations

We can help you choose the best place to share your data. Our guidance is based on your field, your data type, and any rules from your funder or journal. 

Request a data consultation