How do I cite anthologies and book chapters in MLA Style?

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Citing Anthologies Book Chapters in MLA Style

An anthology is a collection various literary or creative works often compiled into one book. For textbooks and other non-fiction sources, book editors often gather information about a specific topic into one book. The book consists of chapters written by seperate authors; in this case chapters are considered seperate sources and are listed seperately on the Works Cited page. The in-text citations would cite the author of the chapter instead of the book editor.

For more information see MLA Handbook, 9th edition pp. 317-318.

Print Anthology

Author's last name, first name (initial if known). "Title of Literary Work." Title of Source, edited by First Name, Last Name, Publisher, year of publication, pp. page number (s) of literary work.
Chopin, Kate. "The Storm." Complete Works of Kate Chopin, edited by Per Seyersted, Louisiana State UP, 1969, pp. 592-596. 

Anthology E-book Version

Author's last name, first name (initial if known). "Title of Literary Work." Title of Source, edited by First Name, Last Name, E-book ed., Publisher, year of publication, pp. page number (s) of literary work.
Chopin, Kate. "The Storm." Complete Works of Kate Chopin, edited by Per Seyersted, E-book ed., Louisiana State UP, 1969, pp. 524-529. 

 

Book Chapters

Print
Author's last name, first name (initial if known). "Title of Book Chapter." Title of Source, edited by First Name, Last Name, Publisher, year of publication, pp. page number (s) of chapter.
Cason, James H. and Nora B. Rackley. "Library-Led OER Creation: Case Study of a Collaborative Information Literacy Project." Intersections of Open Educational Resources and Information Literacy, edited by Mary Ann Cullen and Elizabeth Dill, Association of College and Research Libraries, 2022, pp.85-102.

Sometimes book chapters are reprinted from other sources. Indicate this by writing, "Originally published in" and then providing as much information as available. At minumum you should provide the name of the publication and the date.

Author's last name, first name (initial if known). "Title of Book Chapter." Title of Source, edited by First Name, Last Name, Publisher, year of publication, pp. page number (s) of chapter. Originally published in Title of Journal, date (day month year).
Olmstead, Donna. “Children Can Adapt to Divorce.” Divorce, edited by Mike Wilson, Gale Cengage Learning, 2009, pp. 32-38. Opposing Viewpoints. Originally published in Albuquerque Journal, 6 May 2007.
Database or Website

To reference eBooks from databases MLA requires a standard print book citation plus the information about the database. For more information, see MLA Handbook, 9th edition p. 325.

Author's last name, first name (initial if known). "Title of Book Chapter." Title of Source, edited by First Name, Last Name, Publisher, year of publication, pp. page number (s) of chapter. Database name, URL, DOI, or Permalink (without https://). Accessed Day Month Year.
Bauer, Rudolf, et al. “Chapter 26: Botanicals in Pediatrics.” Pediatric Nutrition in Chronic Diseases and Developmental Disorders: Prevention, Assessment, and Treatment, edited by Walberg Ekvall and Valli K. Ekvall, Oxford UP, 2005, pp. 188-194. ProQuest eBook Central, ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/lscc-ebooks/reader.action?docID=693955&ppg=213. Accessed 16 May 2023.

When the book is on a website, use the website name instead of the database name.

Author's last name, first name (initial if known). "Title of Book Chapter." Title of Source, edited by First Name, Last Name, Publisher, year of publication, pp. page number (s) of chapter. Database or website name, URL, DOI, or Permalink (without https://). Accessed Day Month Year.
Cason, James H. and Nora B. Rackley. "Library-Led OER Creation: Case Study of a Collaborative Information Literacy Project." Intersections of Open Educational Resources and Information Literacy, edited by Mary Ann Cullen and Elizabeth Dill, Association of College and Research Libraries, 2022, pp.85-102. Open Textbook Library, open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/1258. Accessed 16 May 2023.

Please see MLA Style Citation Guide from the handout for more information, or see one of our Librarians in person or through Ask A Librarian.

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