Zotero
Zotero
Getting started
Adding references and managing your library
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Adding references
There are a number of ways to get references into Zotero. Find which work best for you.
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Organising references
Using folders, tags, related items, notes and groups can help organise and manage your references. Merging duplicates helps keep your library tidy. Use shared groups for collaborative work.
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Using and adding notes
Record your thoughts and highlight text using notes. Import them into your documents.
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Sync, share and export
Sync your library to access it anywhere, join and create groups to work collaboratively. Find the options for exporting your references.
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Zotero and systematic reviews
Use Zotero for collecting papers for systematic reviews, along with Covidence for screening.
Writing with Zotero
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Zotero and word processors
Which word processors work with Zotero?
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Zotero functions in word processors
Learn how to use the Zotero toolbar in your word processor.
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Choosing a referencing style
Select a referencing style from the list, and add more styles from the thousands available in the style repository.
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Adding and editing citations
Add citations to your document and edit them if changes are required.
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Adding a bibliography
Create a bibliography from a the references cited in your work, or generate one independently.
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Watch a video about using Zotero with Word and Google Docs
Learn how to use Zotero with Word and Google Docs
Videos, webinars, and more help
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Zotero how to videos
This series of short videos takes you through all the things you need to know about how to use Zotero.
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More features and further help
Find out about plug-ins that will make Zotero work better for you, and where to get more support.
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Attend a class
Book into a webinar - held at the beginning of each semester. If you miss out, have a look at the How to Videos.
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Zotero training videos
A list of videos complied by the people who run the Zotero forums.
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Referencing: a step by step approach
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Academic Voice: Incorporating Sources
Zotero and mobile devices
It is possible to use Zotero on mobile devices. You can use the web library or the iOS app to view and add records to your Zotero library, and add citations and references to your documents, but they do not offer the full functionality of the desktop app.
For more information, see https://www.zotero.org/support/mobile