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Reference and Citation Management: Zotero

Get Zotero

Zotero is available for free to everyone.

Basic Instructions to get started with Zotero

Getting Started with Zotero Video

Zotero Help

About Zotero

Zotero is a program that easily works with either Firefox or Chrome browsers.  Zotero is most useful for:

  • Collecting and organizing different types of references (Web pages, audio, video, etc.)

    • Create citation and capture snapshot of websites with a single click

    • Assign tags to references

  • Working collaboratively

    • Three options for creating groups

  • Inserting citations and creating bibliographies

    • Plugins allow you to insert citations and create bibliographies in word processing documents

    • Create indpendent bibliography for grant reports, CVs, etc.

    • Quick Copy feature allows you to drag and drop references into any text field (email, blog post)

    • Few output styles standard (such as APA and MLA), but thousands available for download (such as AMA)

  • Working on any computer

    • Syncing allows you to access your Zotero library from any computer with internet access

Zotero

Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share research.

                                                       
, organize, cite, and share research.

Resource Access Issues and Zotero Connector

The Zotero Connector (the browser add-in you likely installed the day you downloaded Zotero) might be block access to resources the library subscribes to.  If you click on a resource from our website and the page seems like it's constantly spinning or reloading, your Zotero Connector may be to blame!

To fix this, navigate to your browser's add-ins or extensions area and toggle the Zotero Connector off or change the proxy settings for that particular resource. Just remember to turn the connector back on when you'd like to save resources to your Zotero library!

If you have any questions, reach out to the library via chat, phone, or email at library@clintoncollege.edu.

Contact the Library

Service/ Reference/ Circulation Desk
803-909-8157

Director of Digital Library and Learning Commons
803-909-8160

Ask-A-Librarian
library@clintoncollege.edu

Research Appointment

Attribution

This guide includes content adapted with permission from Duke University, Medical Center and Archives Reference Management guide.