New Feature: Academic Citation Generator for Higher Education

Generate perfectly formatted citations for any Digital Theatre+ resource in seconds – supporting MLA, APA, Chicago, Harvard, and MHRA styles!

Who can use this feature?

This feature is exclusively available to Higher Education institutions with a Digital Theatre+ subscription.

What's new?

We've added a powerful citation generator that creates academic citations for any resource on Digital Theatre+. Whether you're writing a paper, creating a bibliography, or helping students with their research, you can now generate properly formatted citations with just one click.

Why you'll love it

• Save time on formatting: No more manually typing out citations – we format them perfectly every time
• Multiple citation styles: Choose from 5 major academic styles (MLA, APA, Chicago, Harvard, and MHRA)
• Export options: Download citations as Plain Text, RIS (for reference managers like Mendeley or Zotero), or BibTeX (for LaTeX)
• Proxy URL support: Automatically handles institutional proxy URLs for seamless library integration
• Copy with one click: Instantly copy citations to paste into your work
• Accessibility built-in: Full keyboard navigation and screen reader support

How to generate citations

Creating a citation:

1. Look for the new Cite button on any resource page or in search results
2. Click the button to open the citation generator
3. Select your preferred citation style from the dropdown menu (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, or MHRA)
4. The citation appears instantly in the correct format
5. Choose to either:
   1. Copy the citation to your clipboard with one click
   2. Download the citation in your preferred format (Plain Text, RIS, or BibTeX)

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Smart proxy URL detection:

If you're accessing Digital Theatre+ through your institution's library portal, the citation generator automatically detects this and gives you the option to:

1. Use the standard Digital Theatre+ URL (default, recommended for publications)
2. Use your institution's proxy URL in the citation (helpful for sharing with colleagues who will use your proxy)

Simply check or uncheck the "Use my institution's URL in citation" box to switch between options.

Perfect for:

• Students writing essays, dissertations, or research papers
• Faculty creating course materials and reading lists
• Librarians helping patrons with research and citations
• Researchers building bibliographies and literature reviews

Supported formats explained:

• Plain Text: Copy and paste directly into any document
• RIS: Import into reference managers like Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote
• BibTeX: Use with LaTeX document preparation systems

Example citation output:

MHRA Format:

Tips for using citations:

• Always verify citations against your institution's specific style guide requirements
• The citation is automatically generated based on the resource metadata
• Film, video, audio, and web resources are properly categorized for accurate citation formatting
• Check with your institution's library or faculty if you need guidance on which URL format to use

Learn more

For detailed guidance on citing Digital Theatre+ content check out our comprehensive guide.

Get started today

Open any resource and look for the Cite button. Creating proper academic citations has never been easier!