Zotero Citation Manager

This guide is designed to help the EMU community use Zotero to manage citations, organize research, and create bibliographies.
Whether you're just getting started or exploring advanced features, you'll find tools and support throughout this guide.

Welcome

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If you'd like to get started on your own, this guide offers everything you need.

 

The Getting Training & Help tab includes handouts, video tutorials, and other useful resources.


 

 
Get Started, Get Zotero!

At the Zotero site, click on the red "Download" box. 

You will need to download both Zotero and the Zotero connector.

What Zotero Can Do

Zotero is a free, powerful tool that helps you collect, organize, and cite your research sources.

With Zotero, you can:

  • Save citations for books, articles, websites, and more.
     
  • Organize your sources using collections and tags.
     
  • Cite sources directly in Word or Google Docs.
     
 
  • Share your library with others using Zotero Groups.
     
  • Sync your library across multiple computers.
     
  • Store full-text PDFs and other files (note: free accounts have storage limits).

Key Features of this Zotero Guide

  • Installation Instructions: Step-by-step guidance on installing the Zotero desktop application and browser connector.

  • Selecting Settings: Information on configuring Zotero settings to suit individual research needs.

  • Using Zotero: Tips on adding references, organizing libraries, and managing citations effectively.

  • Writing with Zotero: Instructions on integrating Zotero with word processors for seamless citation insertion and bibliography creation.

  • Creating Bibliographies: Guidance on generating bibliographies in various citation styles.

  • Using Zotero's Web Library: Information and tips on using the web version of Zotero.

  • ZoteroBib: An overview of ZoteroBib, a tool for creating quick bibliographies without an account.