Location is the ninth core element. This element describes where the source was accessed or can be found. Locations can be cities, page numbers, URLs, DOIs, disc numbers, etc.
- The location used depends on the medium of the source.
- For print sources, the location is the page number or range of page numbers.
- The format is "p. 166" for one page and "pp. 123-166" for a range of pages.
- For online sources, the location is the URL or DOI (if available).
- For a DVD, use the disc number.
- For physical objects like artwork or live events, use the place it is held.
- Optional elements include:
- the original date of publication if it is relevant to the use of the source. Place the original date of publication after the source's title followed by a period.
- the original city of publication for sources published prior to 1900 or books with different versions depending upon the audience, such as a book available in a British or American version. Place the city name before the publication date followed by a comma.
- This element ends with a period.
