How do I keep track of my citations?

Bibliographic management software packages help you keep track of your references to articles, books, and other resources allowing you to access them at any time, for any document. These packages enable you to insert citations and bibliographies into your papers easily.

For more information about Bibliographic Management Software, please see the Libraries' Citation Management research guide.

Vanderbilt also provides information about citing sources, style guides for writing, and various bibliographic management software packages. For information about various style guides such as MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style, please go to our guide on citations and citation formats at Plagiarism, Citation, Copyright and Fair Use. 

Subject librarians also schedule frequent workshops on using citation management tools. Please check the library homepage and events calendars for details on when a session is next scheduled, or consult with your subject librarian.