Research Guides: Zotero Citation Manager: Getting Training & Help

Zotero Trainers

Please contact one of our Zotero trainers with general questions or inquiries about group demonstrations.

Julia K. Nims
Scholarly Communications Librarian
jnims@emich.edu
schedule an appointment

Kelly Getz
STEM Librarian
kgrossm3@emich.edu
schedule an appointment

Bill Marino
Online Learning Librarian
wmarino1@emich.edu
schedule an appointment

Do you have technical issues? Please check Zotero's "Getting Help" page for assistance.

Learn on Your Own

If you can't attend a librarian-led session or if you just prefer to learn new skills on your own, there are resources that can get you started and on your way to becoming a power user.

Handouts from EMU Library training:

Zotero Introduction
A two-page overview introducing Zotero's features.
Zotero - Setting Up Your Preferences
Detailed instructions on setting up Zotero preferences to fully utilize its features.
Zotero Basics
A step-by-step guide that walks you through setting up Zotero, adding citations, and creating bibliographies in Word and Google Docs.
Zotero Browser Extension Help
Zotero Guide (Windows)
A 19-page document providing detailed instructions for downloading and using Zotero on a Windows computer.
Zotero Guide (Mac)
A 19-page document providing detailed instructions for downloading and using Zotero on a Mac.

Help from Zotero.org

Zotero Quick Start Guide
This webpage gives a quick introduction to most of Zotero's features.
Zotero Documentation
This site provides in-depth instructions on adding items into your Zotero library, organizing your library, generating bibliographies and citations, and more.
Zotero Discussion Forums
The discussions are searchable and focus on technical issues, such as problems with syncing and translator issues.
Zotero Video Tutorials
Links to a list of video tutorials for Zotero on YouTube.