• All of the individual files provided on this website are in pdf format to make them printer-ready and accessble to all types of browsers and computer systems.  Here I provide some basic instructions for viewing and saving the pdf files (these instructions are not intended to be exhaustive or complete):
   

• Viewing a pdf on your computer

In order to view a pdf file, Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed on your computer.

- Adobe Acrobat Reader is FREE and is available for nearly every computer format (for example, windows and macintosh)
- Go to the Adobe website (http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html)
- There are three pull-down menus on this page: Select your language (for example, English or Spanish), computer platform (for example, Windows XP or MacOS 10.2.2 - 10.2.6), and your connection speed (dial-up or broadband)
- After selecting in all three pulldown menus, Step 2 will appear.  Follow the instructions provided by Adobe to download and install Adobe Reader.
- If you are in a library (or on any computer not belong strictly to you), please ask for assistance before downloading and installing any software.

• Saving a pdf file to your computer.

Windows with Netscape:

- Right Click on Link.
- Select "Save Link As"
- Choose a name and location to save the file
- Click "SAVE"

Windows with Internet Explorer:

- Right Click on Link.
- Select "Save Target As"
- Choose a name and location to save the file
- Click "SAVE"

Macintosh with Netscape:

- Click and hold on link until pull down menu appears
- Select "Save Link As"
- Choose a name and location to save the file
- Click "SAVE"

Macintosh with Internet Explorer:

- Click and hold on link until pull down menu appears.
- Select "Save Target As"
- Choose a name and location to save the file
- Click "SAVE"