Zotero is a free tool that collects, manages, and cites research sources. It's easy to use and lives in your web browser where you do your work. Zotero can be downloaded as a standalone version that works with the Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge browsers.
Zotero allows you to attach PDFs, notes, and images to your citations, organize them into easily searchable collections for different projects, and create bibliographies using Word (for Mac or Windows) or OpenOffice using any of over 10,000 citation styles include APA 7th edition and AMA.
References can be added to a Zotero library in many different ways: directly from databases, journal websites, Google Scholar, or a library's catalog, by reference file import (for example from an EndNote library), by dragging in PDFs from your hard drive, and by entering them manually.
This guide uses screenshots and text to walk you through how to use Zotero. The tabs on the left side of the page guide you through a variety of Zotero topics.
Are you currently a RefWorks user and want to transition your citation library to Zotero? Then go to Import Libraries within this guide to watch a video, or get step-by-step instructions on how to easily transfer your RefWorks library to Zotero.
For an introduction to getting started with Zotero, read the quick start guide and watch the videos below:
Watch this short 3-minute video on the basics of using Zotero to manage your research & citations:
For a more detailed video on using Zotero, watch this 50 minute webinar recording:
