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Why Zotero?

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Zotero is an intuitive program that conveniently integrates with your web browser, and helps you collect, manage and cite research sources. This includes allowing you to save references from library catalogues, research databases, and web sites with a single click.

Why Zotero? Because...

  • it's an open source software that is free to use and install
  • it's easy to use
  • it resides in your web browser and "watches" the sites you visit to see if any of them contain citations to books, articles and other sources
  • you can save resources while you find them by pulling in relevant metadata
  • Zotero works on Mac, Windows, Linux, and even mobile devices
  • it comes with easy to use plugins for Microsoft Word, LibreOffice and Google Docs which allow you to create dynamic in-text citations and references when writing papers using these tools

and it allows you to...

  • import, manage, and annotate citations from various sources
  • include PDFs and website snapshots so you can take your research with you
  • handle research and citation management in the same place
  • generate bibliographies in a wide range of styles
  • access your Zotero library from any computer with an internet connection through its useful syncing features
  • share libraries and group accounts

ZoteroBib

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ZoteroBib is an instant bibliography/citation generator. Use it when you don't need all the functionality of Zotero; no account or software installation required.

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Register for a free Zotero account to:

  • sync across devices
  • access your Zotero online library from anywhere
  • create or join groups
  • back up your attached files

Need Help?

Check out Zotero's Documentation tab for more guidance and tips. 

Search Zotero's Forums tab to find answers to common questions, or to submit a "New Discussion".

For more options and answers to common problems, go to our Ask & Services Page.

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