Includes title, author, publisher, date, page number, etc. Citations enable others to locate the sources used by an author. Multiple standards exist for citing resources. Understanding Citations and Citing your Research. There are several different types of systems.
Most academic libraries use more than one.
Locating Library Materials. This unique identification number is found both in the library catalog and on the item itself. Detailed examination, statistical analysis, graphics, bibliography usually included. Flow of Information. Ranges from the general public to specialists.