Zotero is a free software to manage your research. It is an easy to use citation manager that stores your notes and PDFs alongside your citation. Zotero saves citations and PDFs with a simple click! Zotero can also make a bibliography for your paper for you.
Visit the Zotero webpage (http://www.zotero.org) to install Zotero to your computer.
Why use Zotero?
After viewing this video (2 minutes):
You will be able to download and install Zotero.
You will be able to install Zotero for Firefox Connector into Mozilla Firefox.
After viewing this video (1 minute, 48 seconds):
You will be able to create an account on Zotero.org.
You will be able to connect your Zotero.org account with your Zotero client.
After viewing this video (3 minutes, 51 seconds):
You will be able to save articles you find in library databases in Zotero.
You will be able to save sources you find on the web in Zotero.
You will be able to edit records related to sources in Zotero.
After viewing this video (2 minutes, 36 seconds):
You will be able to create notes to add to your sources in Zotero.
You will be able to add images as notes for your sources in Zotero.
After viewing this video (1 minute, 30 seconds):
You will be able to export a bibliography from your sources in Zotero for use in Microsoft Word.
These tutorials by Dr. Mushtaq Bilal (@MushtaqBilalPhD) provide a basic overview of Zotero's features.
1. Getting Started with Zotero
2. Adding Items to Your Zotero Library
Learn about the four ways to add items to your library:
This thread will teach you how to:
4. Syncing your Zotero Library
This thread will teach you how to sync your Zotero library so you can access it anywhere on any device.
This thread will teach you how to:
This thread will teach you how to import your library from Mendeley to Zotero.
Do you need help with Zotero?
For even more tips with Zotero, check out the official ALA eBook:
For in-person help, contact the Library and ask to speak with a librarian or someone familiar with Zotero.
Guide created by Nicholas Gardner, August 2018.