Cochrane Review Groups
How can I change my group contact and address information?
Your group contact and address information in Archie must be kept up to date in order to ensure that the details display correctly on the Cochrane website. The list of Review Groups and linked map are populated from the group properties in Archie.
Check Cochrane's list of Review Groups to see if your group’s contact information is up to date and your website URL is listed.
If changes are needed, log in to Archie and follow the instructions in Editing a group.
Please note it may take up to 24 hours for all changes made to show up on other websites, which are fed from Archie. If you edit your group information and the changes do not display after 24 hours, or your location does not update on the group map, please contact support@cochrane.org.
Which group roles should I allocate to people involved with my group?
Review Groups have the following roles available. The permissions attached to each role can be adjusted. See Permissions linked to Review Group roles.
Everyone who works with your group should have the Staff role.
You must notify the Cochrane Central Executive when certain group roles change. See Group roles.
| Available group roles | Purpose of Archie group role | Do people with this role have access to Archie? |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant | Group administration | YES |
| Assistant Information Specialist | Grants access to CRS to maintain segment | YES |
| Assistant Managing Editor | Manage editorial process | YES |
| Author | Access and edit assigned review documents | YES |
| Coordinating Editor | Leadership of the group | YES |
| Deputy Coordinating Editor | Leadership of the group | YES |
| Editor | Access and edit review documents | YES |
| Editorial Assistant | Manage editorial process | YES |
| Feedback Editor | Access and edit review documents | YES |
| Information Specialist | Grants access to CRS to maintain segment | YES |
| Managing Editor | Manage editorial process | YES |
| Network Associate Editor | Oversight of Network reviews | YES |
| Network Senior Editor | Oversight of Network reviews | YES |
| Network Support Fellow | Oversight of Network reviews | YES |
| Staff | Grants permissions to access staff resources | YES |
| Statistician | Provide statistical feedback on reviews | YES |
| Super User | Administer the group and group roles | YES |
| Affiliated Researcher | Grants temporary permissions to access staff resources | NO |
| Consumer Reviewer | Provide feedback on reviews | NO |
| Handsearcher | Volunteer contributors | NO |
| Mailing List | Address book | NO |
| Other | Volunteer contributors (with relevant role specification) | NO |
| Peer Reviewer | Provide feedback on reviews | NO |
| Possible Contributor | Potential contributors | NO |
| Translator | Volunteer contributors (with relevant role specification) | NO |
| Web Publisher | Grants permissions to edit websites | NO |
Please allocate the Staff role to everyone who works with your group.
You can add Role Specifications to all roles as needed, to manage people's more efficiently. You can choose any specifications you wish.
Role Specifications might include:
- Coordinator
- Social media poster
- Summer Intern
Why are group roles important?
See Super Users' guide to Archie.
What other information do I need to provide in Archie?
Cochrane Review Groups can also specify thematic Topics and Sources of Support. See Editing a group and Topics lists.