LibGuides: Referencing Management Software: Other tools

Zotero is a free, open-source tool to help you collect, organise, cite, and share research. This guide provides links to comprehensive resources to get you started with Zotero version 7 (2024). Click the tabs below to explore each topic.

Please note that the university doesn't support the download of Zotero onto university computers. Use the web version of Zotero, download onto your own computer, or use a fully web-based tool such as Mendeley.

Zotero basics

Installing Zotero and connectors

Zotero Support: Installing Zotero
Cambridge University Zotero Guide - Includes step-by-step instructions and a video tutorial

Please note that Zotero has not yet received formal approval for download onto university devices.

Select your chosen referencing style and other settings

Under Edit in the top menu bar in the Zotero client select Settings
Select "Cite"
Select one of the pre-installed styles e.g. Cite Them Right Harvard 12th ed
If you want a style not listed, click on "get additional styles" to search for and select the style you want.

🔗 Helpful links:

Cambridge University Zotero Guide- suggested settings
University of New Mexico (UNM) tutorial - select sections 6, 7 and 8 for settings

Adding Sources

Organising Your Library

Creating citations and reference lists

Cambridge University Zotero Guide- Creating citations and your reference list

Zotero and Word

University of New Mexico (UNM) tutorial - Select sections 25-28

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