- What is BibMe?
- Where do your sources used for AutoFill come from?
- How do competing websites and services compare to BibMe?
- What is the pane on the right side of the page for?
- How do I add an item to my bibliography?
- There's too many search results. How can I find my source?
- How many bibliographies can I save?
- How do I edit my account information?
- Where can I get help writing citations for my paper?
- How can I report a bug or make a feature request?
- Can I download my bibliography in BibTeX?
What is BibMe?
BibMe is your one-stop source for all your bibliography needs! Don't remember all the information for the source you cited? No problem! BibMe allows you to search from a database of millions of entries to find your source and AutoFill in the information. Or, if you have the source in front of you, you can enter your entries in manually. BibMe also offers resources to help you cite your work properly in the 'Citation Guide' section.
Where do your sources used for AutoFill come from?
Among our sources of data are:
How do competing websites and services compare to BibMe?
| BibMe | EasyBib | NoodleBib | RefWorks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is it free? | Yes | Yes (MLA only) | Yes (single citation only) | No |
| Bibliography formats supported | MLA, APA, Chicago, & Turabian | MLA and APA | MLA and APA | Over 800 formats (including MLA, APA, & Chicago) |
| Is AutoFilling entries supported? | Yes | Yes (requires subscription) | No | No |
| Are personal accounts for saving bibliographies supported? | Yes | Yes (requires subscription) | Yes (requires subscription) | Yes (requires subscription) |
| Is exporting to a word processor supported? | Yes (RTF) | Yes (RTF) | Yes | Yes (RTF, DOC, TXT, OBT) |
What is the pane on the right side of the page for?
The pane on the right-hand side of the website is a reserved space to show you the items you've added to your current bibliography. This section is called "My Bibliography." From there, you can export your bibliography to a word processor, such as Microsoft Word, in the .rtf format by clicking "Download." If you have an account with BibMe, you can save your bibliography for later by clicking "Save to Account." Or if you need to scrap your current bibliography and start from scratch, simply choose "Start New Bibliography." You can also find some more suggested sources that you can include in your bibliography.
How do I add an item to my bibliography?
This feature is the primary function of BibMe. Click the tab for the source you need to add and you can easily add the sources to your bibliography with minimal effort. For most tabs, there are two ways of adding your source to your bibliography: AutoFill mode and Manual entry mode.
*AutoFill mode allows you to search for your source by entering a keyword (i.e. title, author). Once you find your source, it will fill in as much information about it as possible. It will then display what information was found and what still needs to be entered before you can add the source to your bibliography.
Manual entry mode allows you to enter in the entire entry by yourself in the designated fields. This is very handy if you cannot find your source in the search results, or you have your souce in front of you and it is more convenient to enter manually.
*AutoFill mode is available for book, magazine, newspaper, journal, and film.
There's too many search results. How can I find my source?
If you get too many results, try adding another keyword to your search query to limit results (for example, if you enter the title and get too many hits, add the author's name into the search field).
How many bibliographies can I save?
By registering an account, you will be able to save as many bibliographies as you please. You can access these bibliographies by clicking the "My Saved Bibliographies" link from the navigation bar.
Open or Delete a bibliography Once you have saved a bibliography to your account, you can open it up at a later time to edit by clicking "Open" on the "My Saved Bibliographies" page. The bibliography you open will replace your current bibliography in the "My Bibliography" pane. Or if you would like, you can permanently delete a bibliography by clicking "Delete."
How do I edit my account information?
When you are logged in, an "edit profile" link appears beside your name on the banner. Clicking this link will load a form you can use to update your personal information. All changes to your profile require you to enter your current password for validation purposes. If you wish to update your password, you must first enter your current one.
Where can I get help writing citations for my paper?
The "Citation Guide" contains the citation guidelines and standards commonly used today. It contains rules for in-text citations and bibliographical references for the MLA, APA, and Chicago formats (Turabian coming soon!). The "Citation Guide" gives a brief overview of the rules that BibMe follows in generating your bibliographies. Please read through this section for help with formatting the rest of your report or paper.
How can I report a bug or make a feature request?
Click on the "Contact Us" section to contact us about bugs, formatting issues, feature-requests, or any comments you might have. Thanks!
Can I download my bibliography in BibTeX?
Unfortunately, we do not support this feature at this time, but it is one we are currently pursuing. Stay tuned for any updates on our blog.
