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Using Zotero: A Sequenced Tutorial

Zotero is a free citation management tool that allows users to "collect, organize, annotate, cite, and share research" (Zotero, 2023).

Zotero: Installation

Using Zotero: Ways to Use Zotero

Once you have your account, review the options below for how you can use Zotero.

  1. You can save citations to Zotero directly from your browser using the browser extensions available for Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge. This is the most common way to add citations as you find materials in library databases or anywhere online.
     
  2. You can work directly in your Zotero Web Library, where you can organize your citations, collaborate, and create bibliographies.
     
  3. You can also download and use the Zotero Standalone application available for Windows, Mac, and Linux, which also allows to organize your citations, create bibliographies, etc...
     
    • Everything is saved locally to your computer, but you can make sure to set up syncing of files and citations if you find yourself switching between Zotero Web Library and Zotero Standalone when using different computers.
       
    • Zotero Standalone is needed to import references if you are switching from RefWorks to Zotero.

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