MLA Handbook Plus The MLA Handbook is published by the Modern Language Association and is the only official, authorized book on MLA style. Individual users can access Handbook Plus from any location after setting up an account while on their institution’s network. To do so, visit the site while on your institution’s network and click the Register button at the top right. You’ll be prompted to complete a short form and select a password. Once you’ve created an account, use the Sign In button at the top right to access your account, including any searches you’ve saved. You will be asked to re-authenticate the account every ninety days. There’s a time limit to individual access. You’ll have off-network access to Handbook Plus for ninety days from the date you register. To extend your access, log in to your account while on your institution’s network.
