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LIBRARY CATALOG
Use the catalog to search for books, DVDs, and other library materials.
Search the online library catalog
DATABASES
Use databases to find full-text articles in magazines and scholarly journals.
Click here to visit the Databases page with login and password information
NEW! Visit the US Library Blog for book reviews!
WRITING & CITING USING MLA AND CHICAGO STYLE
•MLA•
Noodle Tools
Use this handy tool to create your Works Cited page in MLA or Chicago style. Click "Current Users: Sign In" to set up an account. Once you do so, you'll be able to save your work. Visit the DATABASES page to obtain the login and password for Noodle Tools.
MLA Citation Maker
Use this website to generate MLA citations for your sources.
MLA List of Works Cited
A very useful guide to creating your MLA works cited page. Authored by Diana Hacker.
MLA in-text citations
A good online guide to in-text citations in MLA style created by Diana Hacker.
MLA in-text parenthetical citations
Duke University Library offers this straightforward guide.
Sample research papers in MLA style
Feeling nervous about your formatting? Check out these samples.
• CHICAGO •
History Department Footnotes
Thank those Catlin historians for this handy guide.
Noodle Tools
Use this handy tool to create your Works Cited page in Chicago or MLA style. Click "Current Users: Sign In" to set up an account. Once you do so, you'll be able to save your work. Visit the DATABASES page to obtain the login and password for Noodle Tools.
Using Chicago Style to Cite and Document Sources
The History Dept. recommends this site. There are lots of clear footnote examples.
Documenting Sources
This site offers a drop-down menu of citing options. It's clear and easy to use.
Chicago (Turabian) Style Footnotes
Duke University Library has authored this easy to use guide.
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