Manage Citations & Digital Files
Having an effective strategy to manage your research is essential. You can use a citation management tool to organize citations to sources, collect digital files such as full text PDFs, and cite sources automatically when writing papers.
The library provides support for two citation managers: RefWorks, a subscription tool paid for by the university, and Zotero, a free open source tool. Which one you use is a matter of personal preference. You can export your library from one citation management tool to another.
Want to learn more about the features of citation managers? View this short video.
Which Citation Manager is Right For You?
Not sure which citation manager to use? Check out the comparison chart, videos, and other handouts below.
- RefWorks vs. Zotero: Feature Comparison ChartDirectly compare how these two citation managers measure up.
Want to learn more about these two options? These videos and documents provide more detail.
Help with Citation Management
Questions about managing your citations?
Contact Hilary Kraus, the library's citation management specialist.
Email: hilary.kraus@uconn.edu
Book a research consultation (great for individuals or small groups):
- Citation Management Workshops at the UConn LibraryAttend one of our workshops on RefWorks, Zotero, and the advantages of using a citation manager.
- Request a customized citation management workshopIf you'd like a workshop designed specifically for a course, lab, cohort, or other group, please use this form.
RefWorks
- RefWorks @ UConnChoose "Use login from my institution" to use your UConn NetID to create an account or access your existing account.
- Citation Management with RefWorksLearn to use RefWorks using this guide created by the UConn Library's citation management specialist.
Zotero
- 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.
- Citation Management with ZoteroLearn to use Zotero using this guide created by the UConn Library's citation management specialist.
