Kimbel Library Now Has the New 7th Edition of the MLA Style Guide

The 7th edition of the widely used MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers is now available in Kimbel Library. The library has four copies of this ever-popular book: one in the Reference collection, one on the Ready Reference Shelf, one on Library Reserve (ask at the front desk) and one in the Main Stacks (See a list of the library's holdings here: http://library.coastal.edu/search/t?SEARCH=MLA+handbook+for+writers+of+research+papers). The library will be updating our online MLA help guides this summer to incorporate 7th edition changes.

Citing Help Direct from Databases!

Did you know that many of Kimbel Library's online databases provide help with citation styles right from your search screen? As soon as you find an article you want to cite in your paper, you can email or copy the correct citation for your works cited list. Here's how it works in Academic Search Premier:

1) Do a search and choose an article you like.
2) Click the title and look at the full record for the article.
3) Click the symbol that looks like a gold piece of paper

4) You'll see a screen like this with popular citation styles listed. Just choose which one you need for your class (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.). Easy!


You will find this option in many library databases, so if you look for the option, you will be able to save time on your works cited pages.

Help with Citing is available in Kimbel Library

Are you almost finished writing a research paper? Wondering how to cite all those great journal articles, magazines, newspapers, and websites that you found? Kimbel Library can help you out. The library has copies of the APA, MLA, CSE/CBE, ASA, and Chicago style manuals that you can use in the library if you don't have your own copy. The library's Citing Sources website recommends useful online resources to help you figure out your citations. Some popular websites include Research and Documentation Online, which has sample papers in many styles to help you with page layout questions like "Where do my page numbers go?", and the Citation Machine, which helps you construct your own citations by filling in blank templates. Still have questions? Stop by the library's Information Desk and ask for help (you can also call or "Ask A Librarian" online).