Zotero

Register at the Zotero website and download the online application of this reference manager from the download section. There are applications available for Windows, Mac, Linux and iOS. Also, it is possible to install extensions (Zotero connectors) for various browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari) that enable easy import of references (and their accompanying PDFs) in the desktop application of Zotero. For using Zotero to make in text citations and create reference lists in MS Word you have to install the Word Add-in (available in the Zotero menu via Tools >> Add-ons).

Documentation
After installation, you can consult the extensive documentation (e.g. manuals and quick start guides) for instructions on how to use and work with Zotero.

Plugins
There is a page with Plugins for Zotero available from which plugins can be downloaded to provide extra functionalities, new features, and interfaces with other programs to Zotero. For standard reference management tasks, however, the basic installation of Zotero is sufficient.

Synchronization
When switched on in the preferences of the desktop application, Zotero automatically synchronizes your collected references online to have a backup and to enable access to them anywhere and anytime. By creating collections you can organize your collected references.

Annotating & tagging
There is an option to store PDFs with the collected references. These PDFs can be annotated or tagged to enable personalized searching on added notes or tags.

The University Library offers Zotero training as an optional part of the Scientific Information bootcamp for first year PhD students.

If you have a group of students or staff who want to get to know Zotero, please send an email to your faculty's information specialist. We will arrange a tailor-made workshop.