ACRL News Issue (B) of College & Research Libraries 288 / C&RL News (1987 microfiche ed.) features 48,500 periodical, newspaper, and other serial titles held by libraries in Missouri and adjoining portions of Kansas and Illinois. An accompanying hard-copy introduction includes an explanation of entry information, a key to reporting library codes, and a table of photocopy and lending policies and charges for all partici­ pants. Libraries who did not participate in the sur­ vey may order a copy for $50 from the Business Of­ fice, St. Louis Public Library, 1301 Olive St., St. Louis, MO 63101. • Plain Talk about Grants: A Basic Handbook, by Robert E. Geller (76 pages, 1986), is a practical guide to planning and getting grants. It includes exercises that may be used to practice the tech­ niques resulting in well–written proposals. Copies may be ordered for $8.95 (plus $2.00 handling) from the California State Library Foundation, P.O. Box 2037, Sacramento, CA 95809. • Smartcom IIfor the Online Searcher, by James S. Koga (20 pages, 1987), contains tips on set-up, searching, and enhancem ent for anyone using Smartcom II on an IBM PC or compatible. In­ cluded are more than 30 model log-on macros for some popular vendors, along with sample instruc­ tions for uploading and downloading using Smart­ com. Copies are available for $5.00 (checks pay­ able to Cal Poly Library) from James S. Koga, University Library, California State Polytechnic University, P.O. Box 3088, Pomona, CA 91768. • Stars, Galaxies, Cosmos, compiled by William R. Corliss (246 pages, March 1987), is the last in a series of bibliographical catalogs of astronomical anomalies from this author. The categories de­ scribed in this volume include such puzzling phe­ nomena as the historical disappearance of stars, pulsar anomalies, molecular cloud rings circling galactic cores, the quasar energy paradox, quasar fuzz, the spectrographic evidence for life in space, intergalactic clouds, galactic jets, double sources of radio energy, unidentifiable infrared galactic ob­ jects, and much more. Copies may be ordered for $17.95 from the Sourcebook Proj ect, P . O . Box 107, Glen Arm, MD 21057. ISBN 0-915554-21-6. • University Libraries in Transition: Responding to Technological Change, by James A. Hyatt and Aurora A. Santiago (112 pages, 1987), documents the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) case studies of library m anagem ent and planning at four institutions (Princeton, University of Illinois, New York Uni­ versity, and University of Georgia) that have been faced with technological challenges. The report discusses automated library systems and operating costs, the importance of effective management planning, turnkey computer systems, integrated li­ brary computer systems and distributed versus cen­ tralized library systems, and the relationship be­ tween libraries and campus computing centers. The study was done with support from the Council on Library Resources. Copies are available for $15 for NACUBO members, $22 for non-members, from the NACUBO Order Desk, One Dupont Cir­ cle, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036-1178. ISBN 0-915164-29-9. ■ ■ CALENDAR May 15—Technical services: Spring Program, Califor­ nia L ib rary Association Technical Services Chapter (Southern Region), Santa Fe Springs Public Library. Theme: “Access in an Online Environm ent: Problems of O rg an izatio n .” Speakers: Michael Carpenter, Tom Johnson, and Robert Bremer. Contact: D. Kathryn Wein- traub, Library, University of California, Irvine, CA 92713; (714) 856-6079. 19—Management: “Management and Supervision Issues in Information Companies,” American Chemical Society, 1155 16th St., N.W ., Wash­ ington, D.C. Sponsored by the National Federa­ tion of Abstracting and Information Services, the emphasis will be on the effective manage­ ment of human resources. Fee: NFAIS members, $150; non-members, $200. Contact: NFAIS, 112 S. 16th St., Philadelphia, PA 19102; (215) 563- 2406. June 2-5—Problem-solving: Library Analytical Skills Institute, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York. Sponsored by the ARL Office of Manage­ ment Studies, the Institute uses a laboratory ap­ proach that includes pre-course preparation and field studies. Fee: $450. Limited to 35 partici­ pants. Contact: ARL/OMS, 1527 New Hamp­ shire Ave., N.W ., Washington, DC 20036; (202) 232-8656. 10-12—SUNY: Annual Meeting, State University of New York Librarians Association, SUNY Faxon's Foreign Service. T he company you know and trust for domestic serials management is also your best choice for foreign titles. The same toll free number you call for customer assistance ties you into Faxon’s global network of services. We resolve your overseas claims and adjustments fast because some of the world's largest publishers are directly online with us through PU BLIN X. We also offer competitive prices by paying in 21 different currencies. And with our large foreign title database, we can be the single source for all your serials. Discover the best in international information management by enlisting Faxon's foreign service. Call 800-225-6055 or (617) 329-3350 collect. On the frontier o f information management. The Faxon Company 15 Southwest Park Westwood, MA 02090 FAXON EUROPE Amsterdam FAXON PACIFIC Tokyo FAXON CANADA Toronto 290 / C&RL News Brockport. Fee: members, $25; non-members, $45; students, $20. Contact: Virginia Papan- drea, Drake Library, SUNY Brockport, Brock­ port, NY 14420; (716) 395-5790. 14-17— Serials: Second Annual Conference, North Am erican Serials Interest Group (N A SIG ), Denison University, Granville, Ohio. Speakers include Donald Riggs, John Secore, and Jean H oughton. D ead lin e: May 2 6 . C o n ta ct: Kathleen Meneely, Cleveland Health Sciences Library, 2119 Abington Road, Cleveland, OH 44106; (216) 368-3269. 2 6 -2 8 — Library technicians: “Library/Media Sup­ port Staff: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow,” 20th Annual Conference, Council on Library/ Media Technicians, San Francisco. Fee: mem­ bers, $50; non-members, $55; students, $45. Deadline: June 15. Contact: Barbara Humlicek, 6814 Stanwood, San Antonio, TX 78213. August 9 -1 4 — Book trade: The Out-of-Print and Anti­ quarian Book Market,” sponsored by the Univer­ sity of Denver and presented by Book Seminars, I n c ., in coop eration w ith AB B o o k m a n ’s Weekly. Keynote speaker will be Marcus Mc- Corison, director of the American Antiquarian Society. Topics covered will include antiquarian book dealers and used book shops, bibliographic description, appraisals, care and preservation, and the nature of the physical book. CEUs: 3.0. Fee: $395. Contact: Margaret K. Goggin, 4024 N .W . 15th S t., Gainesville, F L 32605; (904) 378-8144. 1 2 -1 5 —Newspapers: First International Sympo­ sium on Newspaper Preservation and Access, London, sponsored by the IFL A Working Group on Newspapers. Workshops on collection devel­ opment, bibliographical aspects, the user’s view­ point, microfilm, indexing, and preservation will be offered. Full resident, single room fee: £365. Contact: Valerie J. Nurcombe, Information Internal training programs? Do any academic libraries have an internal staff training program designed to teach or im­ prove teaching skills? This might include (but not be limited to) any sessions on presentation or communication skills, objectives develop­ m ent, organizing a presentation, creating handouts and audiovisuals, classroom manage­ ment, learning theory, teaching techniques, and maintaining interest. If your library does train its staff in any of these areas and you would be willing to discuss your methods and/or share materials with the BIS Education for Bibliographic Instruction C o m m ittee, c o n ta c t: Cindy A. Sch a tz , Countway Library of Medicine, 10 Shattuck St., Boston, MA 02115; (617) 732-2134. Consultant, 8 Kingfisher Drive, Over, Winsford, Cheshire CW 7 1PF, United King­ dom. 18 -2 1 — Staff training: “Managing the Learning Process in Libraries,” Baltimore. The intended audience for this new Office of Management Studies institute is library professionals who need to develop skills and techniques necessary to ensure the development of effective training in a library setting. Fee: $400. Limited to 35 partic­ ipants. Contact: Susan Jurow, ARL/OMS, 1527 New Hampshire Ave., N .W ., Washington, DC 20036; (202) 232-8656. November 4 -6 —Information science: “The Information Pro­ fession: Facing Future Challenges,” sponsored by the Special Libraries Association, Washing­ ton, D .C . Sessions will discuss issues including information malpractice, the role of information in societal change, pay equity and comparable worth, the status of the profession, and the changing workplace. Contact: David Malinak, Director of Communications, SLA, 1700 18th St., N .W ., Washington, DC 20009; (202) 234­ 4700. 6 -7 — Popular cu ltu re: “ A m erican Play: 1820-1914,” a symposium on recreation and lei­ sure in the United States, sponsored by the Mar­ garet Woodbury Strong Museum, Rochester, New York. Changing attitudes towards leisure, its relationship to industrialization, and new rec­ reational opportubities for women are some of the themes. C o n tact: Florence Sm ith, The Strong Museum, One Manhattan Square, Roch­ ester, NY 14607; (716) 263-2700, x212. ■ ■ THEAL CD EIFISSSDA Deadlines: Orders for regular classified advertisements must reach the ACRL office on or before the second of the month preced­ ing publication of the issue (e.g. September 2 for the October issue). Late job listings will be accepted on a space-available basis after the second of the month. Rates: Classified advertisements are $5.00 per line for ACRL members, $6.25 for others. Late job notices are $12.00 per line for members, $14.00 for others. Organizations submitting ads will be charged according to their membership status. Telephone: All telephone orders should be confirmed by a writ­ ten order mailed to ACRL headquarters as soon as possible. Orders should be accompanied by a typewritten copy of the ad to be used in proofreading. An additional $10 will be charged for ads taken over the phone (except late job notices or display ads). G uidelines: For ads which list an application deadline, that date must be no sooner than the 20th day of the month in which the notice appears (e.g., October 20 for the October issue). All job announce­ ments should include a salary figure. Job announcements will be edited to exclude discriminatory references. Applicants should be aware that the terms faculty rank and status vary in meaning among institutions. JOBLINE: Call (312) 944-6795 for late-breaking job ads for aca-