Below are links to several free citation generators. Please keep in mind that -
citation generators are NOT foolproof!
It is strongly recommend that you check your citations generated by these tools by reviewing the online APA or MLA style guides, our print citation style handbooks/manuals kept at the Reynolds Libraries reference desk at any campus, or ask a Reynolds Librarian for help. For more tips on how to use citation generators responsibly, check out this Purdue OWL webpage.
ZoteroBib
ZoteroBibBuild a bibliography from any computer without creating an account or installing any software. Use the Link to this version option to generate a URL to save and retrieve your bibliography later on from anywhere and any computer. Supports APA, MLA and Chicago styles. Automatic lookup of articles, books and websites using DOI #s, ISBN #s, titles and URLs. Export bibliographies to MS Word.
Other free citation generators:
BibGuruLogin with your Google or Facebook account or create a free account. Includes APA, MLA and Chicago styles. Create and save multiple bibliographies. Includes field to enter annotations. Automatic lookup of articles, books and websites using DOI #s, ISBN #s, titles and URLs. Export bibliographies to MS Word.
MyBibLogin with your Google account or create a free account. Includes APA, MLA and Chicago styles. Create and save multiple bibliographies. Includes fields to enter annotations and notes. Automatic lookup of articles, books and websites using DOI #s, ISBN #s, titles and URLs. Export bibliographies to your Google Drive account or MS Word.
Scribbr Citation GeneratorLogin with your Google or Facebook account or create a free account. Includes APA, MLA and Chicago styles. Create and save multiple bibliographies. Includes field to enter annotations. Automatic lookup of articles, books and websites using DOI #s, ISBN #s, titles and URLs. Export bibliographies to MS Word.
Library database citation generators:
Citation generators for APA & MLA are also available via the library catalog and many library databases. Ask a Reynolds librarian about specific databases that provide a citation generator. When you select a book or article you are interested in, use the citation tool to automatically generate a citation in APA or MLA format.
