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:
Introduction to Zotero, Tuesday, September 26, 2023 1-1:45pm, Online. Register.
Introduction to Zotero, Thursday, November 9, 2023, 10-10:45am, Online. Register.
These workshops will provide a brief introduction to using Zotero for new users. If you would like more advanced Zotero support, please contact Tessa Withorn.
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.
Features | Zotero | EndNote |
---|---|---|
No subscription required | ✓ | ☓ |
Export citations | ✓ | ✓ |
Add references with a browser extension | ✓ | ☓ |
Share group libraries | ✓ | ✓ |
Technical support | ☓ | ✓ |
Plug-in for Word | ✓ | ✓ |
Storage limit | 300 MB | 2 GB |
This guide includes screenshots of Zotero, ScienceDirect, Academic Search Complete, and Microsoft Word.