Hi Maud,

It really depends upon whether or not the researcher has satisfied the requirements for co-authorship and what they have contributed beyond looking over your search strategy: (https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/attachments/Authorship-Guide.pdf)

We typically ask experienced biomedical librarians to proofread our search strategies for reviews we have conducted. While really valuable, the librarian's have acknowledged that their feedback in this case warrants a thank you in the acknowledgements section, rather than formal co-authorship.

However, if the researcher/librarian developed the search in the first place from scratch, provided expertise regarding the inclusion/exclusion criteria, assisted with screening, and then reviewed/contributed to the article itself, they would and should be listed as a co-author.

I hope that helps!

Kind regards,

Rocco

In my experience, it is a good idea to have multiple reviewers. Doing so offers a panoramic view of diverse perspectives and insights. Methodology and subject matter experts are strong candidates for search strategy review.

Much success,

James

Hello Maud Dupuy

If this person has actively helped the article and the research yes. If not I recommend you include this person name on acknowledgments part of the journal for the valuable contribution toward the search strategies development.

I hope this helps.