b 
Each of six life science departments in the R.O.M. will eventually 
use the equipment for routine accessioning and cataloguing procedures. 
Formats for input, data storage on tape, and output are specifically designed 
to meet the needs of each department. Routine statistical operations may be 
easily handled by FOCAL, a simple conversational programming language. Other 
compilers are also available. 
We would be interested in hearing from other institutions that may 
have or intend to have similar equipment. Perhaps a mutually beneficial 
exchange of software, particularly FOCAL programs, could be arranged. Parties 
interested in more information may contact Dr. D. M. Power, Department of 
Ornithology, or Dr. E. J. Crossman, Department of Ichthyology, Royal Ontario 
Museum, Toronto 181, Ontario, Canada. Designers of the system are Ruscom 
Logics Ltd., Alness Street, Downsview, Ontario, Canada, who can provide 
detailed information on hardware and interfaces.--D. M. Power 
DIRECTORY OF COMPUTER PROGRAMS 
Science Associates/International, Inc., 23 East 26th Street, New York, 
N. Y. 10010, plans the immediate publication of two directories concerned with 
computer use in the sciences. The first will list computer programs in science 
and technology, the second deals with storage and retrieval of computerized 
information. The deadlines for the receipt of material for the first is Oct. 
9, 1970, while for the second it was Sept. 25, 19/0. We are duplicating 
their forms for submission of information, so any MUDPIE reader could send his 
stuff in if he wishes. If additional forms are needed, they can be called at 
(212) 532-1955.--JAP 
Division of Reptiles and Amphibians 
National Museum of Natural History 
Smithsonian Institution 
Washington, D. C. 20560 
September 1970 
