Publishers details

Publishers Name	Australian Speleological Federation Incorporated For volume 36 the publisher was the Speleological Research Council Incorporated. For volumes 14 - 35 the publisher was the Speleological Research Council Limited. For volumes 1 - 13 the publisher was Edward A. Lane.
A.B.N. (Australian Business Number)	15 169 919 964. ASF is not registered to collect the Australian G.S.T. (Goods and Services Tax).
Contact name	Susan White (Chairman of Helictite Commission)
Postal address	Helictite Commission 123 Manningham St Parkville VIC 3052 AUSTRALIA
Phone	+61 3 9328 4154
Fax	+61 3 9328 4154
Email	s.white.black99@latrobe.edu.au (remove ".black99" to make a valid address)
Web	www.caves.org.au

Periodical listing details

Title	Helictite - Journal of Australasian Speleological Research
Description	Publishes papers, reports, abstracts, reviews and news of the scientific study of caves and their contents, including the history of caves and technical aspects of cave study and exploration. Covers the region of Australasia -- Australia, New Zealand, the near Pacific islands, including Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Borneo. All papers and reports are refereed. All other articles are peer reviewed.
First year of publication	1962.
Most current issue published	Volume 37, Number 2 (December 2001).
Country of publication	Australia. Volumes 1 to 35 were published in the state of New South Wales. Volumes 36 onwards were published in the state of Victoria.
ISSN	0017-9973
Number of issues per volume	2.
Frequency of publication	Semi-annual. 2 issues per year subject to variation.
Expected future publication dates	Volume 38, Number 1 (June 2002) Volume 38, Number 2 (December 2002)
Primary classification	Earth Sciences - Geology.
Retail Pricing	Volume 38 (2002), two issues for AUD $25 in Australia and New Zealand, AUD $27 International. Volume 39 (2003), two issues for AUD $25 in Australia and New Zealand, AUD $27 International. Volume 40 (2004), two issues for AUD $25 in Australia and New Zealand, AUD $27 International. Less 10% discount for Subscription Agents.
Pricing terms and conditions	Prices includes air mail postage. No bulk rates or special rates available. Prices apply to new subscriptions and renewals. Prices exclude the Australian G.S.T. (Goods and Services Tax). ASF is not registered to collect the G.S.T. and payment of G.S.T. is not required. No cancellations accepted or refunds made. Claims for missing issues are accepted within 12 months of the expected date of publication.
Payment options	Australian Dollars (AUD) only, payable to "Helictite". Payment accepted by Cheque (in association with an Australian Bank), Australian Money Order, or International Money Order. No other forms of payment are accepted.
Contact for Subscriptions	Postal: Helictite Subscriptions PO BOX 2277 Mount Waverley VIC 3149 AUSTRALIA Ph: +61 3 9808 7248 email: gnb.mike246@mira.net (remove ".mike246" to make a valid address) Web: http://home.pacific.net.au/~gnb/helictite/
Subscription restrictions	Must subscribe to a complete volume. Subscription orders and payments must be received prior to, or in a year of publication of the volume. No restrictions on circulation.
Language of publication	English (Australian spelling). No other language editions published.
Previous title of publication	The subtitle was "Journal of Australasian Cave Research" prior to volume 32.
Circulation	Approximately 100 - 150.
Advertising accepted	No.
Advertising rates	Not applicable.
Media type	Journal.
Media format	Printed, A4 size, 24 to 48 pages with glossy cover, stapled. No other formats available, although PDF via CD-ROM may be available in the future.
Annual index details	A cumulative index for volumes 1 to 22 was published separately in 1985. A revised cumulative index is planned to be published in 2003. A partial index is available on the web site.
Back issue stock	Limited quantities available of all issues except those in volumes 1 to 5 and volume 12.
Information supplied by	Glenn Baddeley (Business Manager of Helictite Commission) Ph: +61 3 9808 7248 email: gnb.mike246@mira.net (remove ".mike246" to make a valid address)

Full overview of the journal

Publishing papers, reports, abstracts, reviews and news of the scientific study of caves and their contents, including the history of caves and technical aspects of cave study and exploration, Helictite covers the region of Australasia -- Australia, New Zealand, the near Pacific islands, including Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Borneo.

Since its establishment in 1962, Helictite has been instrumental in raising the profile of Speleological exploration, investigation and scientific research in Australia and surrounding countries. One of only four or five similar journals in the world, it has also greatly enhanced the reputation of Australasian Speleology in the international arena.

Subscriptions, orders and payments

A volume of Helictite consists of two issues. The nominal publication interval is two issues per calendar year, although this may vary. Subscriptions are paid for complete volumes.

Prices exclude the Australian G.S.T. (Goods and Services Tax). ASF is not registered to collect the G.S.T. and payment of G.S.T. is not required. A 10% discount off the normal subscription price is given to Subscription Agents. The current publication schedule and pricing in Australian Dollars is:

Volume	Australia and New Zealand destinations	International destinations
Volume 38 (2002)   Number 1 (June 2002),   Number 2 (December 2002)	Full price AUD $25.00 Discount price AUD $22.50	Full price AUD $27.00 Discount price AUD $24.30
Volume 39 (2003)   Number 1 (June 2003),   Number 2 (December 2003)	Full price AUD $25.00 Discount price AUD $22.50	Full price AUD $27.00 Discount price AUD $24.30
Volume 40 (2004)   Number 1 (June 2004),   Number 2 (December 2004)	Full price AUD $25.00 Discount price AUD $22.50	Full price AUD $27.00 Discount price AUD $24.30

Payment must be made to "Helictite" in Australian Dollars by bank cheque (in association with an Australian Bank), Australian money order, international money order (in Australian Dollars). Payment is not accepted by credit card, charge card, or any form of international currency.

Each issue is mailed out in the month in which it is published to the nominated delivery address. Deliveries outside of Australia are sent via air mail. Receipts and invoices are not sent unless specifically requested.

Send all orders and payments to:
Helictite Subscriptions
PO BOX 2277
Mount Waverley  VIC  3149
AUSTRALIA

Administration

Past publication dates

During 1998 - 2000 only one volume (two issues) of Helictite was published. Here are the actual publication dates of recent issues:

Volume 34 Number 1	1996
Volume 34 Number 2	1996
Volume 35 Number 1&2 (two issues in one cover)	1997
Volume 36 Number 1 (1998)	August 1999
Volume 36 Number 2 (2000)	October 2000
Volume 37 Number 1 (2001)	June 2001
Volume 37 Number 2 (2001)	December 2001