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Citation Management Tools

Comparison of software and online tools for managing research references.

Creating a collection folder in your library

Organize your results by creating a search folder in your Zotero library.

  • Start by creating a folder in Zotero by clicking the yellow folder with a plus sign New Collection icon and naming your new folder.

Adding items to your library

Zotero can save all sorts of citation records including journal articles, books, websites, and more.

Article

If you are viewing a single article record, a white Paper icon will appear in your browser. Click the icon to add the article to your Zotero library or specific collection.

Book

If you are viewing a single book record, a blue Book icon will appear in your browser. Click the icon to add the book to your Zotero library.

Website

Zotero allows you to save website metadata, as well.

 

YouTube video

To save a YouTube video, either click on the video camera icon or right click on the screen and select Save to Zotero, and then Save to Zotero (YouTube).