Government Publications by Ceceile Kay Richter The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) executes orders for printing and bookbinding placed by the Congress and the departments and organizations of the Federal Government. At any one time, approxi- mately 16,000 different GPO publications, ranging from simple black and white booklets to fancy clothbound full-color books, are available for public sale through mail order from the Superin- tendent of Documents in Washington, D.C., and directly from 24 government bookstores around the country. The GPO issues on a quarterly basis a very attrac tive, illustrated, sales catalog, "U.S. Government Books." Each issue features annotated listings of almost 1,000 popular Government books arranged by subject categories such as Business and Industry, Careers, Education, History, and Science and Tech- nology, as well as several pages of Recent Re- leases. Since May 1984 one of the categories has been Computers and Computer Science. Prior to that time -- the "Catalog" goes back to September 1982 -- computer books were listed under the cate gory Science and Technology. Recently, while at the University of Alaska, Anch- orage, library, I went through their collection of "U.S. Government Books" catalogs and recorded selections from the category Computers and Comput- er Science that I thought would be of interest to ANKOR newsletter readers and other users of micro- computers. I also recorded ordering information for those selections. Then, since the catalogs go back to 1982, the librarian directed me to the latest bimonthly GPO Sales Publication Reference File (PRF) to verify current availability and prices. What a find that was. The PRF is a complete master file on microfiche of GPO publications for sale, (The PRF is also available online as a component of the Lockheed Corporation's DIALOG Information Retrieval Service.) I checked the ordering information for the titles I had listed and also recorded several additional listings that were under the PRF's subject headings Computer, Computers, and Microcomputers. My listings appear below. The category headings and title groupings are of my own design and you will not find them in any GPO catalog. I have adapted the individual book descriptions from the annotations in the catalog "U.S. Government Books" and the PRF. My listings are not exhaustive but I do think I have selected the publications that would be of most interest to readers of this newsletter. If you would like to pursue one of these categories in greater detail, or another category, you are encouraged to investigate the "Catalog" and the PRF yourself. With the exception of free promotional materials like the "U.S. Government Books" catalog, there are no free books distributed by the GPO. Every item in its inventory has a price which enables the sales program to operate without using tax revenues. Purchase prices, however, appear modest given the size, format and quality of the publica- tions involved, and the fact that mail-order post age is included in each price. For those of you desiring to order any of the books listed below, you may do so by mailing your order to: Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Gov ernment Printing Office, Dept. 33, Washington, D.C. 20402. Your order form should contain your name and address, the shipping address if differ- ent, home and office telephone numbers, and for each book it's Stock Number (shown as a number preceded by "S/N" at the bottom of each listing below), quantity required, the title, unit price, and total price for the quantity ordered. You should also show the total price of your order and enclose a check for that amount made payable to the Superintendent of Documents. Orders may also be charged to VISA or Master Card. If priority mail shipping is desired, you need to find the additional costs in advance by telephon ing the GPO at 202/783-3238 and then indicating on your order the special postage desired. Charge orders may be placed over the telephone by calling that number. Hours of the Printing Office are M- F, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Eastern Time. You may also write to Dept. 33 for a copy of "U.S. Government Books." My experience is that the GPO will send you the latest copy available at the time you make your request but they will not send you editions on a regular basis. If you have not received an order within approxi- mately seven weeks, you may write to: Publications Service Section, Stop SSOS, U.S. Government Print ing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402 or telephone 202/275-3050. Availability and current prices may also be verified by calling that telephone number or you may wish to check such information on the PRF at the UAA library. If in Seattle, you may wish to visit the Govern- ment Bookstore there where you may browse through the shelves and take your book purchases home with you. The Seattle retail outlet is in Room 194 of the Federal Building, 915 Second Avenue. Hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. local time. The UAA library is a government documents deposi- tory library. This means that the government documents librarian, Mr. Alden Rollins, can stock the University library with publications he wishes from the GPO's Monthly Catalog of Government Pub lications. In 1985 he had some 26,757 pieces to select from. Whether any of the books listed below are available at the UAA library shall be left to the interested reader to determine. Note: "NBS" when used below refers to the National Bureau of Standards, an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. CAREERS AND EDUCATION Computer and Mathematics-Related Occupations. The Bureau of Labor Statistics employment outlook for accountants, auditors, actuaries, computer oper ating personnel, computer service technicians, mathematicians, programmers, systems analysts, and statisticians. 1986, 24 p. S/N 029-001-02869-5 $ 1.00 Computer Education: A Catalog of Projects Spon- sored by the U.S. Department of Education, 1983. Overview of the general types of computer educa- tion projects which were ongoing during 1983 cov- ering such areas as developing computer literacy, computers as instructional aids, research and evaluation, and multi-purpose education projects. Lists 275 project summaries with names and ad dresses of people to contact for further informa tion. 1984, 315 p. S/N 065-000-00202-7 $ 9.00 Industry Wage Survey: Computer and Data Process ing Services, 1982. Summarizes results of an occupa tional wage survey conducted in October 1982. 1983, 78 p. S/N 029-001-02791-5 $ 2.00 Selected Characteristics of Persons in Computer Specialties. A Bureau of Census report based on the 1978 National Sample of Scientists and Engi neers. All persons in the national sample either had jobs in 1970 or had previously had jobs and were looking for jobs. New entrants in the labor force for 1970 were not included. Almost all the sample persons were 30 years old or more. 1984, 33 p. S/N 003-001-91551-1 $ 2.00 COMPUTER CRIME AND SECURITY Copyright in Computer Readable Works: Policy Impacts of Technological Change. NBS and the National Science Foundation. No description avail able. 1977, 267 p., il. S/N 003-003-01843-1 $ 7.50 Computer Security Techniques. Results of a major review of computer security procedures currently employed in the public and private sectors. De scribes and classifies over 80 vulnerabilities. Identifies some of the legal issues relevant to protection of computer hardware and data. 1982, 219 p. S/N 027-000-01169-1 $ 7.50 Criminal Justice Resource Manual for Computer Crime. Simplifies data processing terms and con cepts so that criminal investigators and prosecu tors will be better able to plan investigations and prosecute cases involving computer crime. 1979, 432 p., il. S/N 027-000-00870-4 $10.00 Legislative Resource Manual. Assists criminal justice personnel by familiarizing them with the technical and legal issues confronting computer- related crime prosecutions. 1981, 136 p., il. S/N 027-000-01135-7 $ 6.50 Security of Personal Computer Systems: A Manage ment Guide. This report concludes that, while providing many benefits, the availability of pow- erful information technology to a growing number of users of personal computer systems in the of fice and home may have introduced potentially serious information security risks. 1985, 68 p. S/N 003-003-02627-1 $ 3.00 DATA BASE ADMINISTRATION Computers and Data Processing. Bibliography of publications for sale by the Superintendent of Documents. 1985, 15 p. S/N 021-051-00505-7 FREE Data Abstraction, Data Bases and Conceptual Model ing: An Annotated Bibliography. Citations to over 350 books, articles and papers on data base management, programming languages, aftificial in telligence and softwear engineering from works published in the late 1970s. 1980, 75 p. S/N 000-003-02179-2 $ 5.00 Data Base Administration: Concepts, Tools, Exper ience and Problems. Concepts of data base admini stration, the role of the data base administrator, and computer softwear tools useful in data base administration are described in this NBS publica tion for data base technologists and managers. 1978, 41 p. S/N 003-003-01900-3 $ 3.50 Data Base Directions: Information Resource mana gement, Strategies and Tools. Proceedings of a 1980 workshop. Discusses how to evaluate and select information resources management tools, especially data dictionary systems, and how to use them effectively. 1982, 186 p. S/N 003-003-02419-8 $ 6.50 Guide for Selecting Microcomputer Data Base Man agement Software. Information for the evaluation and selection of microcomputer data management software from the NBS. 1985, 66 p., il. S/N 003-003-02682-4 $ 2.50 Report on Approaches to Database Translation. An NBS report dealing with transferring data from one source to another. Discusses approaches to database translation and candidate interchange forms and recommends a method for representing the data structures of newly-proposed data models in a form suitable for database interchange. 1984, 92 p. S/N 003-003-02583-6 $ 3.25 MICROCOMPUTER SYSTEMS Assessment of Techniques for Evaluating Computer Systems to Federal Agency Procurements. Identi fies and qualitatively assesses computer system evaluation techniques for use during acquisition of computer systems. 1984, 36 p., il. S/N 003-003-02561-5 $ 2.00 Digital Computer Basics. This Navy Rate Training Manual teaches the fundamentals of digital comput- er repair. Designed for persons with some back ground in electronics. 1978, 302 p., il. S/N 008-047-00256-4 $ 8.50 Future Information Technology -- 1984 Telecommuni cations. Aspects of telecommunications technology including a telecommunications forecast through 1999, three perspectives on the AT&T divestiture, security in a distributed environment, management implications of the trends in information tech nology, and more. 1985, 347 p., il. S/N 003-003-02626-3 $ 9.50 Issues and Recommendations on Microcomputing. This study by the General Services Administration Federal Software Testing Center presents issues and recommendations in the following areas: exist ing microcomputer bases, microcomputer user groups, hardware/software requirements, standardi zation, communications requirements, computer se curity, microcomputer acquisition, user support, and end-user responsibility. 1984, 30 p. S/N 022-001-00133-3 $ 1.75 Issues in the Management of Microcomputer Systems. Guidance in the management of microcomputer sys tems and background information on the need for establishing a management policy. Also includes issues and alternatives which can help an organi zation in its management and support of microcom puters. An NBS publication. 1985, 54 p., il. S/N 003-003-02678-6 $ 2.25 Microcomputer Management Guidelines. Identifies the major factors that comprise microcomputing and suggests various techniques that can stabilize the environment and form the basis for a microcomputer policy. Also includes references and additional publications to supplement information presented in the guidelines. From the General Services Administration Federal Software Testing Center. 1983, 98 p. S/N 022-001-00132-5 $ 3.25 Microcomputers: A Review of Federal Agency Exper iences. Presents the results of a study which reviewed Federal agency experience with microcom puters. 1983, 146 p. S/N 003-003-02492-9 $ 5.50 Microcomputers: Introduction to Features and Uses. An introduction to microcomputers and their uses in the Federal government by clerical, pro- fessional and technical personnel. Motivations, costs, and risks of microcomputer use are identi- fied, and recommendations for successful implemen tations are provided. Includes a glossary and a bibliography. An NBS study. 1984, 143 p., il. S/N 003-003-02560-7 $ 4.25 Selection of Microcomputer Systems. This NBS booklet assists end-users with evaluating the applicability of microcomputer systems technology to their needs and selecting a system to meet those needs. 1984, 30 p. S/N 003-003-02553-4 $ 1.50 Starting and Operating a Microcomputer Support Center. Provides information on requirements for staffing, space, equipment, software and operating policies for establishing a microcomputer support center. NBS. 1985, 40p., $1.75. S/N 003-003-02683-2 $ 1.75 NETWORKS Local Area Networking. Report of a 1977 NBS work shop convened to discuss the different technolo- gies applicable to computer networks serving a limited geographic area, such as a single campus, factory or office complex. 1978, 74 p., il. S/N 003-003-01918-6 $ 5.00 Selection of Local Area Computer Networks. Out lines the features available in contemporary local-area computer networks, including distinc- tions between computer applications, topology, protocol architecture, and transmission media. 1982, 133 p., il. S/N 003-003-02451-1 $ 6.00 PROGRAMMING Almanac for Computers. Provides astronomical data in a format for small computers and calculators used in navigational and positional astronomy. Concise mathematical expressions are used to rep- resent the coordinates of celestial bodies for specific intervals of time. These mathematical expressions are approximations which allow direct calculation of astronomical and navigational data for specific times and conditions. 1985, 100 p. S/N 008-054-00122-0 $ 3.50 Computer Model Documentation Guide. Provides guidelines for preparing documentation for comput- er models. Based on a similar document prepared for use by the Air Force in support of military analyses. 1981, 55 p., il. S/N 003-003-02282-9 $ 4.50 Economic Analysis Procedures for ADP. Designed for the novice in the field of cost/benefit anal- ysis, this publication establishes a procedural routine for conducting economic analyses. Mater ial is developed slowly from a few very basic economic and common-sense principles. 1980, 238 p., il. S/N 008-040-00091-5 $ 7.50 Introduction to Number Systems, Boolean Algebra and Logic Circuits. A Navy Electricity and Elec- tronics Training Service manual. 1979, reprinted 1981, 103 p. S/N 008-047-00312-9 $ 5.50 Introduction to Programming in BASIC. A Naval Rate Training Manual designed for individual study. Provides a hands-on introduction to programming and the BASIC programming language. Each chapter includes exercises and suggested solutions. 1985, 184 p., il. S/N 008-047-00382-0 $ 4.50 NBS Minimal BASIC Test Programs -- Version 2, User's Manual. Vol. 1, Documentation. Describes the set of programs developed by NBS for the purpose of testing conformance of implementations of the computer language BASIC to the American National Standard (ANSI) for Minimal BASIC, ANSI X3.60-1978. 1980, 76 p. S/N 003-003-02262-4 $ 5.00 NBS Minimal BASIC Test Programs -- Version 2, User's Manual. Vol. 2, Source Listings and Sample Output. Source listings and sample output from the set of programs developed by NBS for testing conformance of implementations of the computer language BASIC to ANSI X3.60-1978, Minimal Basic. 1980, 483 p. S/N 003-003-02263-2 $10.00 Principles of Digital Logic. This Navy Rate Training Manual provides a background in the prin- ciples of logic circuits, Boolean algebra, and number systems necessary to understand digital computers. 1979, 76 p., il. S/N 008-047-00276-9 $ 4.75 Selection and Use of General-Purpose Programming Languages: Vol. 1, Overview. Presents a survey of selection factors for the major programming languages: ADA, BASIC, FORTRAN, C, COBOL, PASCAL and PL/1. Factors covered include logical opera tions within each language, the advantages and disadvantages of software packages, microcomputers and standards. NBS. 1984, 80 p. S/N 003-003-02612-3 $ 3.00 Selection and Use of General-Purpose Programming Languages: Vol. 2, Program Examples. Gives pro- gram examples to illustrate the features of the major programming languages described in Vol. 1. NBS. 1984, 180 p. S/N 003-003-02613-1 $ 5.50 SOFTWARE Computer Software Management: A Primer for Pro- ject Management and Quality Control. This NBS guide gives the reader an appreciation of the software pitfalls in computer projects and ex- plains the use of quality controls and softwear management methods. 1977, 49 p., il. S/N 003-003-01795-7 $ 4.25 Executive Guide to Software Maintenance. This NBS booklet answers key questions about software maintenance. Issues addressed include the feasi- bility and applicability of softwear reuse, devel- opment of maintenance softwear, and improvement of existing software. 1985, 28 p. S/N 003-003-02685-9 $ 1.00 Guidance on Software Maintenance. Addresses is sues and problems of software maintenance and suggests actions and procedures that could help software maintenance organizations meet the grow ing demands of maintaining existing systems. 1983, 72 p. S/N 003-003-02535-6 $ 2.50 Introduction to Software Packages. An introduc- tion to applications software packages. This book encourages the use of software packages as an alternative to in-house development and directs potential users of software packages to sources of useful information. 1984, 61 p. S/N 003-003-02569-1 $ 2.25 Management Guide for Software Documentation. An NBS publication intended to assist managers in the establishment of policies and procedures for effective operation, distribution, control, and maintenance of documentation which will aid in re- use, transfer, conversion, correction and enhance ment of computer programs. 1982, 44 p. S/N 003-003-02384-1 $ 3.00 Microcomputers in Transit: A Hardware Handbook. A handbook intended for management and staff of small to medium-sized transit agencies prepared at the Indiana University Institute for Urban Trans- portation . Describes the functions of each computer hardware component and the characteris tics to look for in selecting equipment for small to medium-sized transit operations. 1984, 71 p. S/N 050-000-00505-4 $ 3.00 Microcomputers in Transit: A Software Handbook. A companion volume to the "Hardware Handbook" by the Indiana University Institute for Urban Trans- portation. Describes the types of computer pro- grams available for use in the transit industry and programming languages as well as documenting applications of some common programs. 1984, 291 p. S/N 050-000-00506-2 $ 7.00 Software Tool Evaluation and Selection Guidelines. Provides the working programmer with a technical approach to software evaluation in test and work environments. Software selection and installa- tions are also discussed. 1984, 171 p., il. S/N 022-001-00134-1 $ 6.50 THE COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE INDUSTRIES Competitive Assessment of the U.S. Software Indus try. Describes and defines the software industry from several different perspectives and discusses the economics of this industry, its past U.S. performance, and the past U.S. competitive posi- tion. Also discusses factors affecting past and future U.S. competitive positions and provides both near and long-term forecasts for the indus try. 1984, 109 p., il. S/N 003-009-00436-5 $ 4.50 High Technology Industries: Profiles and Out looks, the Computer Industry. Contains statements and papers from a series of meetings held by the Secretary of Commerce in 1983 to assess future problems in U.S. high technology competitiveness. Includes a study of the comparative position of the U.S. computer industry and presentations by executives of four corporations. 1983, 70 p., il. S/N 003-009-00360-1 $ 4.50 U.S. High Technology Trade and Competitiveness: Staff Report of the Department of Commerce Inter- national Trade Administration. This report notes that the U.S. has long been the global high tech- nology leader but finds that several foreign com- petitors are now strongly challenging the U.S. leadership position. 1985, 86 p., il. S/N 003-009-00451-9 $ 3.00 WORD PROCESSING Simplified Methods for Evaluating the Cost-Effec tiveness of Word Processing Equipment. Provides an organization with two simple and inexpensive methods for determining whether or not word pro cessing equipment is justified: "Machine in Use Observation" and "Typeset Lines Analysis." 1985, 32 p., il. S/N 022-001-00137-6 $ 1.25