Research Aids

APA and MLA Citations

APA (American Psychological Association) is the preferred citing format for psychology, sociology, business, nursing, criminology, science, and law.

REF BF 76.7 .P83 2010
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, ©2010.

MLA (Modern Language Association) is the preferred citing format for humanities, art, history, interior design, literature, music, etc.

REF LB 2369 .G53 2009
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers
New York: Modern Language Association of America, ©2009.

Research Tools

The following research tools can help organize sources and format citations:

» Mendeley:  organizes reference sources and generates citations and bibliographies; it also allows annotations and collaboration.

» NoodleBib Express:  generates quick citations in MLA, APA, or Chicago Style.

» Noodlebib MLA Starter: simple-to-use MLA bibliography tool.

How to Search the Library Catalog

To determine if the Becker College libraries own a particular DVD, book, VHS, or other materials, search the »library catalog. Search by keyword, title, author, publication date, and also specific a particular campus (Leicester or Worcester). The handout below describes how to search the catalog.

Understanding Library of Congress Call Numbers

The handout below describes what a call number is, how to find items in the library by call number, what the call numbers mean, and what the status field means.

Ask A Librarian

If you have a question, a suggestion, or need research assistance, please contact the library via our email address below:

library@becker.edu