Health Sciences Library System, University of Pittsburgh
Thoughtfully conducted and reviewed literature searches that address animal alternatives and the 3Rs (Refinement, Replacement, and Reduction) have the potential to help researchers advance their science while improving animal welfare. You can help maximize the impact of these searches conducted at your institution by understanding which online 3Rs resources are most appropriate to use, how to construct a search strategy to find relevant 3Rs citations, and which questions to ask during the review process.
Learning Objectives:
Name a number of freely available online 3Rs resources
Describe how to construct a literature search and list some suggested keywords to use
Discuss how the use of the ARRIVE 2.0 guidelines by researchers would impact research and animal welfare
Understand the role of a librarian or information specialist in supporting the IACUC and researchers at your institution
Identify potential “red flags” in the literature searches included in a protocol submitted for review