What is Zotero?
Zotero is a free citation management tool that allows you to...
- save and organize references to all types of sources
- collect digital copies of sources, such as PDF files
- share reference libraries collaboratively with other users
- create bibliographies in a wide range of citation formats
- cite sources automatically in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and more
The Zotero website can be found here:
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ZoteroCreate your Zotero account, download the software, and install the browser extensions from the official Zotero site. If you have an existing Zotero account, you can login to it here.
Should I use it?
Organizing and citing sources can be challenging. Zotero can help! Like any tool, it has a learning curve, but it's fairly intuitive and free to use. There is plenty of online documentation, and librarians can assist you with it, so it may be a good choice for you.
What if my references are already in Legacy RefWorks (or another citation management tool)?
It's relatively easy to export your references from another tool, like RefWorks. Again, there is online documentation and your librarians can help.
It's essential to note that any documents you've created using another citation management tool, such as Legacy RefWorks, will not be compatible with Zotero. You'll need to create new documents and insert new citations using Zotero.
Help with Citation Management
Questions about managing your citations? There are resources on the Help tab of this guide, and you can also contact me for assistance!
Citation Management Specialist
