Re: Tiny URL

[Robert Eiffert <beiffert@COMCAST.NET>]

I'd agree with Chris and Gary.

MLA (6th) says that if URL is long and prone to error, to cite the site's
search page. The rest of the information provided will allow it to be
brought up (Section 5.9.1). That would also help with database driven sites
and sites that undergo a revision of the site. The ALA site would be an
example for both long URLs or revised site instances.

And the other piece is that subscription databases are cited differently
than a professional, organization, or personal page. You wouldn't stick a
tinyurl in a cite for Ebsco, Gale, etc.

Robert Eiffert, Librarian
Pacific Middle School
Evergreen SD 114 Vancouver WA
beiffert at egreen.wednet.edu
pac.egreen.wednet.edu/library
beiffert at comcast.net


 Chris Evans <cevans@CUSD220.LAKE.K12.IL.US>:

> Hi...
> This may sound like a ridiculous question, but here goes!
>
> Can tiny URLs be used for bibliographical citings?
> A student asked me this question.... and all though my instincts were
> to = say it wasn't appropriate, I really couldn't give a definite
> answer as to =
> why it wouldn't be appropriate.  It certainly would be easier for the =
> kids.
>

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