Systematic Approaches to a Successful Literature Review by Andrew Booth, Diana Papaioannou, and Anthea Sutton is a comprehensive guide for information professionals involved in systematic reviews and health technology assessments. The authors, from the University of Sheffield's School of Health and Related Research, provide a modern, authoritative source for developing a common language about searching and systematic review practices. The book outlines a planned, systematic approach to searching using clear and reproducible methods, starting with a scoping search. It defines the role of the literature review within research and the role of the information search within the literature review. The book differentiates between search tactics and strategies, and between environmental scans and literature searches. It also discusses the importance of clear search questions and inclusion-exclusion criteria. The first four chapters provide excellent content relevant to all information search professionals. Chapter 3 offers advice on managing systematic reviews as projects with timelines and skills requirements, while Chapter 4 introduces the elements of scope. Chapter 5 discusses systematic literature searching, including the use of thesauri, logic, and other search techniques. The book includes a glossary of terms and provides examples of actual search strategies. While the book has some shortcomings, such as a brief section on grey literature and a lack of detailed guidance on reference management, it is a valuable resource for LIS instructors, information search specialists, and health librarians. The book is recommended for every new PhD student who does not have expert search coaching. It is also of interest to LIS students who wish to develop expert search skills. The book is well-referenced and includes a list of references about searching that are considered valuable.Systematic Approaches to a Successful Literature Review by Andrew Booth, Diana Papaioannou, and Anthea Sutton is a comprehensive guide for information professionals involved in systematic reviews and health technology assessments. The authors, from the University of Sheffield's School of Health and Related Research, provide a modern, authoritative source for developing a common language about searching and systematic review practices. The book outlines a planned, systematic approach to searching using clear and reproducible methods, starting with a scoping search. It defines the role of the literature review within research and the role of the information search within the literature review. The book differentiates between search tactics and strategies, and between environmental scans and literature searches. It also discusses the importance of clear search questions and inclusion-exclusion criteria. The first four chapters provide excellent content relevant to all information search professionals. Chapter 3 offers advice on managing systematic reviews as projects with timelines and skills requirements, while Chapter 4 introduces the elements of scope. Chapter 5 discusses systematic literature searching, including the use of thesauri, logic, and other search techniques. The book includes a glossary of terms and provides examples of actual search strategies. While the book has some shortcomings, such as a brief section on grey literature and a lack of detailed guidance on reference management, it is a valuable resource for LIS instructors, information search specialists, and health librarians. The book is recommended for every new PhD student who does not have expert search coaching. It is also of interest to LIS students who wish to develop expert search skills. The book is well-referenced and includes a list of references about searching that are considered valuable.