Electronic Books at the Vanderbilt Library: Citing an ebook

How Do I Cite an Ebook?

How do you cite an ebook?

Well, that depends. It depends on the type of device you have and on the citation style you wish to use.

The Chronicle of Higher Education has an interesting article on this question and the confusion that arises.

MLA

MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers by Joseph Gibaldi; Modern Language Association of America Staff
Call Number: LB2369 .G53 2009 in Central, Management, and Peabody

ISBN: 9781603290241

Publication Date: 2009-01-01

The Modern Language Association's online FAQ has information on citing electronic books.

Chicago Manual of Style

The Chicago Manual of Style by University of Chicago Staff (Editor)
Call Number: Z253 .U69 2010 Central Reference 6th floor

ISBN: 0226104206

Publication Date: 2010-08-01

The Sixteenth Edition is available in book form and online. The same content is in both versions.

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