* occasional indexers, such as authors and technical writers, who may be called upon to index their own books;
* anyone interested in becoming a professional indexer who is looking for concrete examples or techniques for learning how to index;
* librarians who need a review of indexing techniques.
In this book you will find explanations of indexing techniques along with examples of each topic discussed. Since it is not an exhaustive study of indexing, the bibliographies at the end of most chapters contain many suggestions for further reading and study.
In this fourth edition of the Handbook, information about professional indexing societies, how to get training in indexing, and indexing standards has been thoroughly revised and updated. A whole new section on indexing the San Antonio Register newspaper has been added to chapter 8, Periodicals. Other chapters and bibliographies have been reorganized and updated as needed.