Zotero Citation Management: About Zotero

A quick overview of the set-up steps you should take to make full use of Zotero:

1. Create a free Zotero.org account.
2. Install Zotero
3. Install Zotero Connectors for web browsers
4. Install the Word plug-in
5. Link your account to your Zotero so it can sync (under Edit>Preferences)
6. Get started!

Also check out the Zotero Quick Start guide.

If you need help with installing on an Apple/Mac computer, please go to the Media Center on the second floor of the Trible Library.

Zotero does not work on computers running Linux, such as Chromebooks.

Zotero (pronounced "zoh-TAIR-oh") is a free open source application that collects, manages, and cites research sources.

• Automatically extract citation information from websites, library catalogs, databases, and more.
• Save PDF files, images, screenshots, and other files.
• Enter notes and tags that can be search to build easy connections between sources.
• Automatically create formatted bibliographies in many different styles.
• Use Zotero with word processing programs like Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
• Sync the citations and files you save online across multiple devices.
• Share your saved information online with groups.

Useful Links

• Zotero Homepage
• Official Zotero Documentation (written instructions)
• Zotero Plugins (third-party apps or other modifiers for Zotero application for more advanced users)
• Zotero Preferences Explained (for anyone wanting a walkthrough of the numerous preference options)
• Zotero Tips and Tricks (kind of random assortment of tips provided by Zotero's team)

Oregon State University Libraries has another excellent Zotero guide.