[nantucketbob]

What would be the proper way to alphabetize a name like this: Susan Jones Smith. In this case Susan Jones married Mr. Smith but decided not to hypenate her last name to Jones-Smith. Would you list her under J or S? (Jones-Smith would be listed under J)

[Wondergirl]

Jones-Smith, Susan (Jones-Smith is one element and her last name.)

Smith, Susan Jones (Smith is one element and her last name.)

[Gilland Roby JD]

You need to know how she uses it. If "Jones Smith" is her last name then it is filed as "Jones Smith, Susan."
My rules of alphabetizing are as follows:
1. Single name: Smith, Susan J. (Jones is her middle name)
2. Hyphenated name: Jones-Smith, Susan
3. Compound name: Jones Smith, Susan

If you file compound names as Wondergirl suggests, you will not be able to find the file when Ms. Jones Smith calls to discuss something