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General Guides

On this page are guides to using the library's catalogs, doing research in the library and on the Internet, and citing your sources. For bibliographies and specialized guides, choose your discipline from the list of libraries and collections. Links to guides for specific article databases can be found via the Electronic Resources website.

Library Catalogs

Citation Styles, Style Guides, and Avoiding Plagiarism

APA Style Guide (PDF)

MLA Style Guide (PDF)

Chicago-Turabian Style Guide (PDF)

How to Cite Film, Video, and Online Media (adapted from MLA style)

Citation Management Tools

Finding Information on the Internet

Evaluating Resources

Evaluating Web Pages

Primary Sources

Library Proxy Server Service (PDF)

Subject Guides (choose from the list of Libraries and Collections A-Z)
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