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Zotero

About Zotero

This guide is meant to be used page by page to learn about Zotero. Start on this page, and then work your way through each of the tabs to learn more about Zotero.

Zotero Quick Start

  1. Install Zotero (and browser connectors) from zotero.org/download.
  2. Create your free Zotero sync account at zotero.org/user/register.
  3. As you research, save sources by clicking on the Save to Zotero icon (looks like a book, sheet of paper, webcam, etc. depending on the source type) in your browser's toolbar next to the URL. 
  4. Organize your sources in Zotero with collections or tags. Edit source information as needed. Take notes if you like.
  5. Create citations and bibliographies.

This Zotero playlist will walk you through using Zotero to organize your sources, create a references list, and then use Zotero with Microsoft Word.

If you prefer, this Google Slides deck will walk you through the essentials:

Self-Paced Tutorial

Last Updated: Feb 1, 2024 9:50 PM
URL: https://library.brockport.edu/zotero