Zotero Citation Manager

1. In Zotero, go to File > Import.
2. Choose the file type (e.g., .ris, .bib, .enw).
3. Follow the prompts to add the citations to your library.

Tip: Many databases (JSTOR, EBSCO, PubMed) let you export citations as RIS files.

This option works with Zotero’s word-processor integration.

• Place your cursor where you want the citation.
• Click Add/Edit Citation in the Zotero toolbar.
• In the red citation bar, search for and select the source.
• Click the citation again in the red bar to open the pop-up.
• Check the box labeled Suppress Author.
• Add the page number if needed.
• Press Enter.

You have two options:

Option 1: Export your library (save to a file for backup or transfer)

• In Zotero, go to File > Export Library.
• Choose a format:
  • Zotero RDF (best for full backup, including notes and files)
  • RIS, BibTeX, or CSV (for citation sharing or use in other tools)
• Choose whether to include notes and files.
• Click OK and save the file somewhere safe (external drive or cloud storage).

Option 2: Manually back up the Zotero data folder (keeps a full copy of your database and files)

• Find your Zotero data directory:
  • Go to Edit > Settings > Advanced > Files and Folders.
  • Click Show Data Directory.
• Copy that entire folder to another location (external drive, cloud, etc.).

Zotero doesn’t automatically ignore initial articles when alphabetizing bibliography entries.

If you’re generating a bibliography using Zotero’s word-processor integration, you can:

1. Insert your bibliography as usual.
2. Click Unlink Citations in the Zotero toolbar.
3. Manually rearrange the entries as needed.

Do this only when you’re finished adding citations, because unlinked citations can’t be updated by Zotero.