Zotero

Zotero is a user-friendly citation manager that anyone can download for free. Download the Zotero application and the browser extension for your preferred browser (works with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari).

Here are some of the things you can do: 

• Instantly add citations from library databases and web pages with the browse extension
• Create and organize a library of a variety of sources (i.e., articles, books, webpages, etc.) 
• Format citations in a variety of citation styles (e.g., APA, MLA, journal-specific styles)
• Insert citations and generate a bibliography in Microsoft Word

Upcoming Workshops

Online workshops will provide a brief introduction to using Zotero for new users. If you would like more advanced Zotero support, please contact Tessa Withorn. You will receive a recording of the session if you register but are unable to attend.

Fall 2025 workshop schedule TBA.

Zotero is comparable to EndNote, a subscription-based citation manager that we have access to for free through UofL. Zotero is easy to use and you can add references quickly with the Zotero Connector browser extension, but there are some limitations. Here are some considerations to help you choose between Zotero and EndNote.

This guide includes screenshots of Zotero, ScienceDirect, Academic Search Complete, and Microsoft Word.