Four papers are included in these proceedings. The first three discuss specific on-going programs, including details of operation: (1) "Automation of Serials," by Shula Schwartz and Patricia A. Bottalico, reports a serials records automation at Texas Instruments Inc., Dallas, Texas; (2) "From Texana to Real-Time Automation," by Calvin J. Boyer, reports an on-line circulation system for Moffet Library at Midwestern University, Wichita Falls, Texas; and (3) "Data Processing Applications for Acquisitions at the TSU Library," by Alvin C. Cage, describes activities at Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas. The fourth paper, "Planning an Automation Program," by John B. Corbin, discusses the problems and processes of planning for automation. (JW)