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Citation Managers: Zotero and Mendley

Getting Zotero

Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share research. It is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux systems.

Zotero - Download
Download Zotero and sign up for an account.
Zotero - Installation Instructions
Zotero - Quick Start Guide

Cite, Organize, and Collaborate

Create a Reference List

Zotero - Word Processor Plug-in
Automatically generate bibliographies and citations within Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, and Google Docs. This lets you insert a new in-text citation in your document and the bibliography will be automatically updated to include the cited item.
Zotero - Create a reference list or bibliography

Organize References

Collaborate

Sync your Zotero Library
Once you create a library you can use it on any computer you sync your account to.
Zotero Groups
Groups allows you to share collections with classmates as you work on projects together.