> Please note that Zotero recently upgraded to version 5 and some of the official documentation is still being adjusted on - this may lead to further updates of the information in this guide. Still unsure? Have a look at the Zotero Quick Start guide

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Library can be saved and moved to another citation management system if needed. Proxy detection is automatic, making off-campus work with library databases easier.ĭuplicate references need to be removed manually Great for importing records from non-traditional sources such as websites and video streaming. Must pay for extra storage space beyond 300MB Zotero allows you to attach PDFs, notes and images to your citations organize them into easily searchable collections for different projects and create bibliographies using Word (for Mac or Windows) or OpenOffice Advantagesįree, Open Source, User Friendly and can be used on mobile devices.Comes with 300MB of storage However, Zotero can also be used with the Chrome and Safari browsers or used as a stand-alone tool. Most commonly, Zotero is downloaded as a Firefox extension. It is easy to use and lives in your web browser where you do your research. Zotero (pronounced 'zoh-TAIR-oh') is a free tool that collects, manages, and cites research sources.

If you are an Undergraduate student that has started collecting references for various subjects from many sources and this is your first attempt at a Citation Management System then Zotero could be for you.

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