Referencing / Citation Styles: Harvard
Introduction
Harvard is an Author-Date style that uses in-text citations and an alphabetically-ordered reference list. The Harvard Style is widely used, but it has numerous variations. Consistency is important; so choose one version of Harvard and make sure that you apply it consistently.
If you are unsure of which version of the Harvard Citation Style to use consult your tutor, lecturer or department.
Recommended Versions of Harvard Citation Style
The Library recommends the styles developed by the University of Limerick and Imperial College London.
University of Limerick
- Harvard Style (Limerick) tutorialfrom the University of Otago Library
- Cite it Right: Guide to Harvard Referencing Style (4th Ed.) | University of Limerick Glucksman Library [PDF for printing]
PDF version for printing of the University of Limerick Glucksman Library's Cite It Right: Guide to Harvard Referencing Style (4th ed. | 2016). - Cite It Right: guide to Harvard referencing style | University of Limerick Glucksman LibraryWebsite version of the University of Limerick Glucksman Library's Cite It Right: Guide to Harvard Referencing Style (4th ed. | 2016).
Imperial College London
- Citing & Referencing: Harvard style | Imperial College London [PDF for printing]
PDF version for printing of Imperial College London's Guide to the Harvard Citing and Referencing Style. Updated August 2023 - Guide to the Harvard Citing and Referencing Style | Imperial College LondonWeb version of Guide to the Harvard Citing and Referencing Style from Imperial College London
Other Examples of Harvard Citation Styles
- University of Otago Geography Department styleThe recommended style in the University of Otago Geography Department
- Harvardfrom Monash University, Melbourne
- Harvard referencing systemfrom Staffordshire University
- Cite them right - Harvardfrom St George's, University of London
- Harvard Style with AUTHOR in capitalsThis style, based on British Standards, is not often used these days, but is the default Harvard style in EndNote. Check with your Subject Librarian/Lecturer/Supervisor before using this style! This link gives examples of different reference types, e.g. Journal article, Book, Web page ...
Books
The Complete Guide to Referencing and Avoiding PlagiarismCall Number: Central Library Books PN171.F56 NG89 2010Publication Date: 2010
There is no Harvard manual but the ebook above (also available in print) has a chapter on Harvard with examples.
Available at Robertson Library Books 808.027 PEA 2016
Also consult Cite them right: the essential referencing guide for extensive examples of Harvard, plus APA, Chicago, Vancouver and more.
Citation generators
Endnote and Harvard Citation Style
Endnote comes with over 5000 different output styles including several versions of Harvard. Depending on how Endnote has been installed on your computer, you may not have all versions immediately available. However they can be easily added.
EndnoteTraining provides a video tutorial for both PC and MAC users on how to add additional styles, either in bulk or one at a time.
- Add additional styles (EndnoteTraining Video on YouTube)
Note: The University of Limerick Harvard Citation Style is available for Endnote.
