BibTeX

BibTeX is a utility add-on for LaTeX which helps in the compilation of a bibliography. Using BibTeX, you can: cite references in the text of a paper and have them automatically and correctly cross-referenced; include references in your paper; you can obtain them from one or more bibliographic databases.

On line help and introductory texts/tutorials seem to be thin on the ground. Here are two:

• BibTeXing, by Oren Patashnik, can be found at CTAN, though its rather out of date; alternatively access ISD's local copy.
• There is also online guides at Cal State Uni, Chico, USA and qmw.ac.uk.