LibGuides: Library Services during COVID-19: Home

Library Updates

The University of King’s College Library is closed for public health reasons due to the Nova Scotia State of Emergency relating to COVID-19.

Loans: All due dates have been extended to September 30, 2020, Novanet-wide. This applies to all items borrowed from the University of King’s College Library and every other university and community college library in Nova Scotia, as well as Mount Allison University Library in New Brunswick.

Returns: Items may be returned to the book drop bin at the rear of the Library.

Fines: Library fines will not be accrued during this time.

Interlibrary Loans: Requests for physical items have been suspended at this time. However, journal articles or chapters of books (i.e. items which can be scanned) can still be obtained and delivered in electronic format. You can place a request here.

Research Help: Online research assistance is available through Live Help. You can also email library@ukings.ca for assistance.

Curbside Pickup: Curbside pickup is being provided to King's and Dalhousie faculty, students, and staff. Requests for library items can be made by emailing library@ukings.ca

When making a request, please provide:

Your name
Banner number
Barcode number
Title
Author
Call number of the item(s) requested

Off-Campus Access to E-Resources

As a King's student, you have full access to Dalhousie's electronic resources including e-books, journal articles, and databases.

The most seamless access point is via the Library's online catalogue, which establishes your institutional affiliation.

When asked for credentials, log in with your NetID and password.

Access e-books, journal articles, and more by searching Novanet.

Search for a specific database or browse Dalhousie's list of databases here.

Search for a specific e-journal or browse Dalhousie's list of e-journals here.

Explore the Library's subject guides here.

Research, Writing, & Citing Sources

Find information on the most common citation styles (MLA, Chicago, and APA), along with resources to help organize your references and guides on avoiding plagiarism. Check with your instructor to find out which format is preferred.

Citation Comparison Chart
APA, MLA, and Chicago style are contrasted in this chart from the Purdue University Online Writing Lab.

OWL @ Purdue - MLA Style
Developed by The Writing Lab at Purdue University, OWL @ Purdue gives a comprehensive overview of MLA style citations for a variety of sources, and provides a collection of examples for each.
MLA Style Quick Reference Guide
Created by Dalhousie University, this is a quick reference guide of examples of MLA style citations.

OWL @ Purdue - Chicago Style
Developed by The Writing Lab at Purdue University, OWL @ Purdue gives a comprehensive overview of Chicago style citations for a variety of sources, and provides a collection of examples for each.
Citing Canadian Government Documents - Simon Fraser University
Developed by Simon Fraser University, this guide gives a comprehensive overview of citing Canadian Government documents using Chicago Style.
Chicago Style Quick Reference Guide
Created by Dalhousie University, this is a quick reference guide of examples of Chicago style citations.

OWL @ Purdue - APA Style
Developed by The Writing Lab at Purdue University, OWL @ Purdue gives a comprehensive overview of APA style citations for a variety of sources, and provides a collection of examples for each.
APA Style Quick Reference Guide
Created by Dalhousie University, this is a quick reference guide of examples of APA style citations.

There are a variety of resources available to you that will assist you with organizing your references and ensuring your citations are correct. Here are a few listed below

RefWorks
RefWorks is a web-based citation manager that allows you to compile, edit and format bibliographies by importing references directly from online databases or by entering them manually and inserting them into your finished paper in the citation style of your choice.
To create a new account, use Dalhousie's group code: RWDalhousieU.
RefWorks Tutorials by Dalhousie University
Access guides, tutorials, and information about how to use RefWorks created by Dalhousie University.
NCSU Library Citation Builder
Developed by the North Carolina State University Library, this citation builder allows you to input the information of the item you want to cite and choose the style of citation. This tool can be used for practicing creating citations as you are learning how to create them on your own.

Dalhousie’s Academic Integrity Website
Resources and information on plagiarism guidelines and Dalhousie's discipline procedures.
Dalhousie's Student Resources
Some useful tools and tutorials put together by Dalhousie University to help you avoid plagiarism.
Purdue University: Plagiarism Guide
This guide by Purdue University offers an overview of plagiarism with strategies to avoid it.