40. Biographies are to be entered under the subjects of them, as well as under the writers.
41. The order of alphabetization is to be that of the English alphabet, except that, in general, I and U before a vowel are to be arranged as J and V, and J and V before a consonant as I and U, with such cross-references as may be necessary.
42. Headings composed of more than one separate word are not to be regarded for purposes of arrangement as a single word. {107}
45. The German ä, ö, ü are to be arranged as if written out in full, ae, oe, ue.
46. Arabic figures are to used rather than Roman; but Roman figures may be used after the names of ruling princes and popes, or to designate the number of a volume or chapter when followed by a page [or division] number in Arabic figures.
50. Word-books, grammars, and alphabets are to be entered under the names of the languages to which they relate, as well as under the names of their compilers and editors—except that, where a word-book relates to two languages, or dialects, of which one is modern literary English, no separate entry needs be made in respect of the latter.
51. Long and important articles are to have an index prefixed, and subheadings may be added to the main heading in the same line, for convenience of reference.
52. Gives a list of 28 abbreviations allowable in ordinary entries.
53. The general rule regulating the use of brackets is that round brackets include notes derived from the work itself, while square brackets include notes of which the matter or form is independent of the work.
54. Single sermons are to have a note of the text added.