Table 1

Scope of the review

Intervention	For the purpose of this review, living libraries (also referred to as human libraries) are defined as Synchronous interaction between a human ‘book’ and ‘reader’. Conversations are time-limited and supported/hosted by ‘librarians’. Conversations relate to any aspect of psychosocial functioning/well-being. Held under the name ‘living library’ or ‘human library’.
Context	Any living library in any setting. We will focus on any features of the library, backdrop against which it is being delivered or the individual members that may influence how the books/readers/librarians respond to the library. This includes but is not limited to individual characteristics of people involved, organisational setup and location of the library, how books and readers are recruited, how books are trained and supported, and target population for readers.
Mechanism	The response of the books and readers to the resources offered by the library
Outcome	Any positive or negative impact on books or readers or librarians