Zotero Citation Management Guide

This guide will introduce you to Zotero and how to use it for your research!

Zotero is the Library's recommended citation management tool. Zotero is a free, easy-to-use citation management application to help you collect, organize, cite, and also share research with a group for a collaborative project.

There is a web-based version of Zotero as well as a desktop version that you can install on your device. These versions sync with each other.

• Using a Le Moyne PC? Look for Zotero in AJ Apps on your Desktop

Zotero also offers ZoteroBib, which helps you build a bibliography instantly from any computer or device, without creating an account or installing any software.

Zotero is compatible with all operating systems including Windows, Mac and Linux - See system requirement information.

• Zotero download page – Software download available for Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.
• Launch Zotero from AJ Apps on a Le Moyne PC.

Zotero creates bibliographies from your citation Library in a variety of ways!

• Within your Zotero Library, Select citations, chose Create Bibliography, then select your citation style e.g. APA.
• Word processor integration plug-ins (available for Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, and Google Docs) create a dynamic bibliography!
  • The word processor plug-ins are bundled with Zotero and should be installed automatically for each supported word processor on your computer when you first start Zotero.
  • Insert a new in-text citation in your manuscript, and the bibliography will be automatically updated to include the cited item.
  • Correct the title of an item in your Zotero library and with a click of a button the change will be incorporated in your documents.