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What can one expect to learn from a guide to effective MEDLINE searching? The author states that his intention is to promote `better searches and, hence, better application of what is known . . . to help you search with an understanding of what is possible and not be disappointed.' He does not, however, identify his target audience and so, as librarians with differing amounts of experience in both searching and teaching MEDLINE, we set out to decide whether the book had achieved this objective. Chapter 1 (`Origins') provides a stimulating account of the origins of MEDLINE from J. Shaw Billings via Hollerith's punch cards to web-based, full-text access. A detailed and clear explanation of Boolean logic is also provided along with key points that any end-user should be aware of such as the density of the indexing, the use of a controlled vocabulary and grammar (Medical Subject Headings, MeSH) and the requirement for practice and for active thought when using MEDLINE.
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