ACRL College & Research Libraries News

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PUBLICATIONS

• Bibliographic Instruction in ARL Libraries, SPEC Kit #121 (107 pages, February 1986), examines current developments and anticipated trends based on a survey of 25 ARL libraries with active BI programs. It identifies the use of new technology in BI programs and the expansion of programs to reach more diverse audiences as two important trends. BI planning materials for seven libraries are provided in the kit, along with three examples of CAI programs and microcomputer-based instruction, two descriptions of graduate student instruction, and one description of international student instruction. SPEC kits are available by subscription from the SPEC Center, ARL/OMS, 1527 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20036. Individual issues cost $20 each, prepayment required.

•End-User Searching Services, SPEC Kit #122(112 pages, March 1986), presents the results of a survey of ARL libraries on their methods of assisting students and faculty with database searching. The kit includes one grant proposal, five program descriptions, four examples of publicity, nine sets of instructional aids and reference tools, six evalua- tion/questionnaires, and a select bibliography. See previous entry for cost and address.

•Essential Guide to CD-ROM, edited by JudithParis Roth (189 pages, March 1986), provides information on the basic concepts and principles of optical Compact Disc Read-Only Memory (CD- ROM) technology, as well as its hardware and software, and specific applications. One section of the book covers the prototype CD-ROM library and information systems developed by Brodart, Faxon, Ingram, and Newsbank. A CD-ROM disc containing over 8800 programs with documentation from the IBM PC SIG Library of Public Domain and User-Supported software accompanies the book, which sells for $29.95 from Meckler Publishing Corporation, 11 Ferry Lane West, Westport, CT 06880-5808. ISBN 0-88736-045-9.

•Female Psychology: A Partially Annotated Bib-

liography, edited by Carole Dilling and Barbara L. Claster (326 pages, 1986), is a comprehensive compilation of recent and historically important articles and books in the areas of female developmental theory, psychoanalytic theory and practice, psychopathology, gender and sex roles, and special issues relevant to women and their mental health needs in a psychological, sociological, and political context. The book was designed to integrate new perspectives on female psychology into the previously generalized and largely masculine perspective of the traditional literature. The cost is $25 to individuals ($30 to institutions), plus $2.50 per copy for postage and handling. Order from the New York City Coalition for Women’s Mental Health, c/o Joan Einwohner, 320 W. 86th Street, New York, NY 10024 (checks payable to the Coalition).

•Guide to U.S. Map Resources, prepared byALA’s Map and Geography Round Table and edited by David A. Cobb (214 pages, February 1986), describes over 900 collections in academic and public libraries, geoscience libraries, state and federal libraries, historical societies, and private libraries. An analytical introduction gives additional information on federal depositories, interlibrary loan, size of collections, preservation techniques, special collections, and online services. Copies are $25 and may be ordered from ALA Publishing Services, Order Department, 50 E. Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611. ISBN 0-8389-0439-4.

• Japan for Westerners, by Cris Popenoe (88pages, April 1986), contains reviews of over a thousand currently available books and recordings about Japan. Arranged by topic, the reviews cover the arts, music, literature, history, zen, the martial arts, cuisine, business, travel, and language. Published primarily as a buying guide by the Yes! Bookshop, the book contains complete bibliographic information as well as publishers, their addresses, and an author index, and is useful as a reader’s guide to current literature on Japan. Copies may be ordered for $5.95 from the Yes! Bookshop, 1035 31st St., N.W., Washington, DC 20007. ISBN 0-936119-00-4.

•Librarian in Search of a Publisher: How to Get

Published, by Brian Alley and Jennifer Cargill (176 pages, 1986), explores all the outlets of professional publishing available to librarians, including writing articles or book reviews for journals and newsletters, compiling bibliographies, and writing books. Basic matters of organization, time management, and the mechanics of writing are covered, as well as specifics of proposal design, contracts, copyright, royalties, manuscript production, and how to deal with editors and publishers. Copies may be ordered for $18.50 from the Oryx Press, 2214 N. Central at Encanto, Phoenix, AZ 85004-1483. ISBN 0-89774-150-1.

•The Occult in the Western World, by CosetteN. Kies (ca.300 pages, August 1986), is an annotated bibliography of nearly 900 important English-language monographs on witchcraft, magic, mysticism, parapsychology, UFOs, mythical creatures, prophecy, and astrology. The work is intended to be a sourcebook for beginners and casual readers needing a general overview of occult topics. An emphasis is given to books useful as reference works. A glossary and name and title indexes supplement the list. Copies may be ordered for $29.50 from the Shoe String Press, P.O. Box 4327, Hamden, CT 06514. ISBN 0-208-02113- 2. ■■