The Magazine and Journal Instructional Kit, Part 1 (MAJAK/1) is a HyperCard introduction to: (1) periodical indexes; (2) procedures for using the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP), Serials List to locate specific articles; and (3) the arrangement of periodicals in the seven libraries of the UMCP Libraries System. Designed, developed, formatively evaluated, and revised according to an instructional systems design model, the program provides basic, individualized instruction for students to master prior to more advanced classroom instruction in strategies and methods of library research. The need for the program, specification of its target audience, and overall content of instruction were established by the 1988 UMCP Library Education Committee. Instructional materials and activities were developed by a design team composed of a content specialist, an instructional designer, and a computer programmer. Evaluation activities and materials were administered to 28 UMCP upperclassmen in two junior composition classes. Analyses of pre- and posttest data suggested that students profited from use of the program. Analysis of observational data indicated that students had virtually no difficulty with content, encountered some problems with navigation, and found the package useful and attractive. Students' suggestions for improvement provided a rationale for incorporating a navigational tutorial and other minor revisions into the package to make it even more valuable. Copies of the pre- and posttests and the observation protocol are among the 15 exhibits attached to the report. (11 references) (Author/DB)