The documentation for netatalk-1.5 is arranged as follows:

INSTALL - generic instructions for compiling and installing programs.
doc/INSTALL - netatalk specific installation instructions.
doc/CONFIGURE - how to set up the configuration files
doc/DEVELOPER - Information for developers and additional requirements for compiling.
doc/FAQ - FAQ in progress
doc/README.platforms - additional instructions for various operating systems.

This should be all you need to get netatalk running.

        - The Netatalk Team