Bibliographic Management with Zotero

Zotero is free and open-source bibliographic manager used to manage bibliographic data and related research materials. It allows researchers to collect, organize, and share reference information. It also allows users to create bibliographies and insert references into Word and Google documents.

This Quick Start Guide from Zotero provides an overview of Zotero's features and capabilities.

Directions for creating an account for and installing Zotero:

• Begin by registering for an online account
• Next, download a local version of Zotero to your personal computer
  • Press the Download button for Windows. If you have a Mac, click below where it says "Other versions" and select macOS.
  • Installation support

You can also install the Zotero Connector browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari. The extension can help you more easily save resources that you find online to Zotero.

Zotero Word Processor Plugins - Word, Google Docs, & LibreOffice

Zotero provides plugins that will allow you to cite from your Zotero database as you write your paper. "Cite while you write" features are offered with the following word processing tools:

• Using the Zotero Word Plugin
• Using Zotero with Google Docs
• Using the Zotero LibreOffice Plugin

Other Zotero Plugins

Zotero users have developed a variety of plugins to provide enhancements, new features, and interfaces with other programs.