UC Libraries is happy to provide access to the online version of the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook Plus (Modern Language Association of America Handbook for Writers of Research Papers).
What is in the 9th edition
As stated in the introduction, this new edition “…expands and improves the explanation of how to use MLA style, including the MLA’s system of documentation; features new guidelines to answer common questions; restores and updates key sections from previous editions that readers told us they valued; and adds chapters and plentiful visual examples to support writers.”
Notable features of this online digital resource
- It can be accessed anytime from anywhere on any browser or device.
- It provides simultaneous access to an unlimited number of users.
- It meets WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.
- The text is easy to search and navigate.
- Users can set up a free personal account to save searches for quick access.
- Cross-linking provides easy access to related content.
How to access MLA Handbook Plus online
To access the resource, type “MLA Handbook Plus” in the search box on the library home box under the “Books” or “Databases” tab.
Coming soon
In addition to annual updates, additional content will be available in 2022, including MLA Guide to Undergraduate Research in Literature and MLA Guide to Digital Literacy. There will also be a video course that will teach the principles of MLA documentation style through a series of short videos and quizzes.
Olga Hart