Understanding and navigating online databases is an essential skill for today's librarians, but staying current in this changing landscape can be a challenge. The fifth edition of this vital book ensures that you meet that challenge. * Provides professional development to librarians looking to acquire or improve their proficiency in an essential professional skill * Offers additional professional guidance in the form of recaps, concrete examples, exercises, and points to consider * Empowers students and librarians to search online effectively * Discusses databases in the context of real-world problems