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Zotero

Zotero

Zotero is a reference manager, academic collaboration network and open source developed by an independent, nonprofit organization. Zotero Desktop is available on Mac, Windows and Linux. Zotero Connector functions on all major browsers. Creating an account is free.

Sign Up for Zotero

Click on the below image to visit the Zotero website and create an account. Set up your preferences to automatically detect new proxies

                                                                             

Download Zotero for Desktop Computers

Manage references and files on your own computer using the desktop version, then share between computers using the web interface.

Zotero only has the one desktop application, but it can be synced across multiple different devices.

Install Zotero Connector

Install the Zotero Connector -- Install the Connector into your favorite web browser to import references and documents from academic databases.


This allows you to save articles to your Zotero Library as you browse the literature.

Top Zotero Features

  1. Import your reference libraries from other reference managers such as EndNote and Mendeley.
  2. Create a private group and collaborate with colleagues by reading and annotating together.
  3. Download articles to highlight and make notes on it.
  4. Showcase your publication history.
  5. Add and edit citation styles. 
  6. File organizer functions that make it easy to manage references.
  7. Drag and drop PDFs automatically extract metadata about research papers.
  8. Find Available PDFs easily.
  9. Zotero Desktop are available on Mac, Windows and Linux. Zotero Connector functions on all major browsers.

Collaborate With Your Colleagues Now

Video courtesy of Carnegie Mellon University.

Zotero Workshop