Zotero: How to use it

Welcome to this Zotero guide. Zotero is a free tool that helps you collect, organize, cite, and share research sources. The tabs on the left side of the page will guide you through a variety of Zotero topics. A video tutorial is also available to provide steps for using Zotero's citation management system. 

Zotero is easy to use and can be downloaded as a stand alone version that is compatible with Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge browsers.

Zotero allows you to attach PDF's, notes, and images to your citations, organize sources in a library for various research projects, and create bibliographies using Word or Google Docs.

References can be added to a Zotero library directly from databases, journal websites, Google scholar, or a library's catalog by dragging in PDFs from your hard drive or by entering them manually.

This video tutorial will give you an overview of how to use Zotero.

This list of links from the Zotero website will help you use and manage the tool:

Zotero Hands On Workshop

Join us for a workshop on Zotero to learn how to use and integrate Zotero into your research projects.

This 45 min introductory workshop will walk you through the steps for setting up Zotero on your personal laptop and give you the chance to practice using this free, open-source program for saving citations and creating bibliographies with our guided exercise and help.

Sunday, February 9, 2025  6:00pm to 6:45pm

• Workshop location: DuPont Ball East Room, Main Floor
• Bring your own laptop