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Zotero & ZoteroBib

Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share your research sources.

Install Zotero on Your Computer

1. Go to Zotero's website and click big red download button:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Install both pieces of the Zotero system: the program AND the browser-compatible "connector." In Safari, the connector is pre-installed, but you must enable it in Safari "Settings" - found on the "Extensions" page.

Confirm Your Installation

1. As a test, try to download a book citation from the Quick Search or Amazon.

2. You should see a small icon of a book near your browser bar. This appearance and location of this "capture icon" depends on your browser. See examples in images below. No "capture icon"? You probably did not install the browser connector correctly.  Go back to Zotero.org to install; close and re-open your browser. 

Chrome


 

Firefox

Safari

 

Create Your Zotero Web Account

1. Go back to the Zotero website and register for web library account.  You will use this account to...

  • backup your Zotero Library
  • access your Zotero collections from any computer 
  • check your storage use
  • create shared libraries.

2. Click "Log In" (upper right corner) and you'll see the link "Register for a Free Account."

3. You will need to access the confirmation link sent to your email to finalize your account