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Cite brochures, pamphlets or exhibition catalogues in MLA

Learn how to cite brochures, pamphlets and exhibition catalogues in MLA style. Use correct templates for authors and formats to reference print and online sources  accurately in your writing.

In-text citations

Place direct quotes between double quotation marks (" ") and provide the page number(s).

Citation format Example
Paraphrasing Australian impressionists often exhibited their art work in France … (Taylor 1).
Direct quote "Australian impressionists listed in this catalogue exhibited their work in France during …" (Taylor 1).

Works cited

  • Give the publication year or date as shown on the document. Give the title in italics.
  • If the publisher is also the author, use ‘Author’ to stand for the author’s name.
Reference format Example
Template Author. Title. Publisher, Year. Website Name.
Works cited entry

Taylor, Elena. Australian Impressionists in France. National Gallery of Victoria, 2013. Exhibition catalogue.

In-text citations

Place direct quotes between double quotation marks (" ") and provide the page number(s).

Citation format Example
Paraphrasing Australian impressionists often exhibited their art work in France … (Taylor 1).
Direct quote "Australian impressionists listed in this catalogue exhibited their work in France during …" (Taylor 1).

Works cited

  • Give the publication year or date as shown on the document. Give the title in italics.
  • If the publisher is also the author, use ‘Author’ to stand for the author’s name.
  • If the author and website/publisher are the same, you can omit the author element.

Online

Reference format Example
Template Author. Title. Publisher, Year. Website. URL.
Works cited entry

Parks Victoria. Fire Ecology - an overview. 2004. Brambuk National Park and Cultural Centre, www.brambuk.com.au/assets/pdf/GrampiansNationalParkFireEcology.pdf.

Print

Include the form for print brochures. The form could be a brochure or pamphlet.

Reference format Example
Template Author. Title. Publisher, Year. Form.
Works cited entry

Reynolds, Jane. Annual Silent Film Festival. National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. 2022. Brochure.