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Citation Tools

Online Style Guides

Chicago Manual of Style Online (University of Chicago Press) [Courtesy of Dupré Library]
Turabian Style Guide (University of Chicago Press)
MLA (Modern Language Association) (Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL))
APA (American Psychological Association) (Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL))
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) (Purdue)
The Basics of APA Style (American Psychological Association)

Citation Managers

EndNote

EndNote manages references from the Web of Science and other resources.
Off-campus users: Register at Web of Science.

Mendeley

Mendeley is a free reference manager and PDF organizer.
It is generous but provides limited storage.

Zotero

Zotero is a free citation manager available as a Firefox addition or in a standalone version.
It allows you to attach PDFs, images, and audio and video files; archive snapshots of websites; and automatically format citations and bibliographies using a plug-in for Microsoft Word or Open Office.
View the Zotero Guide for more information, including instructions on installing and using Zotero.

Need help deciding which citation manager to use?
View the Comparing Citation Managers Guide for more information.

Print Style Manuals

Copies of these style guides are available at the Reference Desk located on the 1st floor.

These copies are for Library Use Only and cannot be checked out.

Database Use:

Dupré Library's online databases are available only to current UL Lafayette students, faculty, and staff. Users must log in with their ULID and password. Non-affiliated individuals can access databases on-site or through Library Search Guest Access, but this access is limited to specific materials.

All users must comply with the campus Information Technology Policy regarding security, acceptable use, and U.S. Copyright Law's "Fair Use" guidelines. Materials obtained from online databases are strictly for personal, non-commercial purposes.

Acceptable use involves:

Accessing resources from off-campus with authentication
Utilizing Accessing resources via Moodle and ULink
Sharing articles among authorized users
Saving articles for personal use only

Examples of improper use include, but are not limited to:

Excessive usage
Bot use
Downloading entire journals
Printing multiple copies
Publishing database articles

For security reasons, accessing multiple databases or downloading large amounts of data in a short time may trigger a two-hour suspension of access. Unauthorized and improper use of the library's online resources may result in denial of access and/or disciplinary action. The library and its electronic resource vendors reserve the right to monitor suspicious activity through usage statistics.

For questions about use, Ask a Librarian.

Database Accessibility:

EBSCO, one of the library's major database providers, is dedicated to ensuring a positive experience for all users. They offer an EBSCO Accessibility – Navigation Guide and an EBSCO eBook Accessibility User Guide and FAQs to help users navigate their databases, demonstrating their commitment to user satisfaction.