In the 20 May 2002 edition of this newsletter, I reported on new announcements at the annual conference of the National Genealogical Society. Many vendors time their announcements of new products and services to coincide with that conference. In the 20 May report, I wrote, "Everton Publishers will release a new update of their popular Handybook for Genealogists." This new reference should be available in three to four weeks."

It looks like the company met their goal. The book became available within four weeks. The following is an announcement from Family History Network, Inc., the parent company of Everton Publishers:

10th Edition of The Handybook for Genealogists Now Available

ATLANTA and SALT LAKE CITY— 14 June, 2002—Everton Publishers, a division of Family History Network, Inc. (FHN), today announced the availability of the 10th edition of The Handybook for Genealogists™ at the American Library Association Conference and Exhibition being held in Atlanta, Georgia.

With more than one million copies in circulation, the Handybook is the most popular reference book for genealogists and family history researchers in the United States. The 10th edition of the Handybook has 896 pages—more than 300 new pages, including 69 detailed color maps, expanded U.S., state and county bibliographies and information, web site addresses and information about Internet-based resources.

"Professional genealogists have spent thousands of hours checking addresses, telephone numbers and websites to make sure that we could offer the most accurate information for contacting record keepers at the county level," said Lee Everton, president of Everton Publishers. "Our goal as a company is to connect people searching out their family histories with the people who can help. This newest edition of the Handybook makes it easier than ever before for anyone doing genealogy to identify valuable resources throughout the country."

Another new section in the 10th edition of the Handybook describes each type of record held at the county level and the information it contains. Efforts were also taken to research and compile a comprehensive bibliography of books and publications available and organized by state that will help a reader more easily navigate and find information on their ancestors and family origins.

Other information in the Handybook includes state historical information pertinent to searching family history records, genealogical and historical society listings and contact information, and census and cemetery information.

"The Handybook is one of the most-used reference books in our department," said Joyce Loving, a manager at the St. Louis County Library. "We keep a copy at the reference desk as one of the first sources to help genealogists.""

The Handybook for Genealogists has a suggested retail price of $59.95 (USD), and is available by calling 800-443-6325, or by visiting www.everton.com.

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