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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.

Check Your Storage

Zotero is a "freemium" software, allowing 300 MB of free storage with upgrade purchase options. 

More info on Zotero storage plans here

Check how much storage you have used by logging in to your account at zotero.org.

The boxes below describe some changes you can apply to your  Zotero settings to maximize your free storage.

Remove Duplicates and Empty Trash

One copy of an item can be saved into multiple collections or folders. Right click on Duplicate items and merge identical duplicates.

To empty trash, right-click on Trash.

 

 

 

Do Not Automatically Save PDF

The majority of  Zotero storage space is used by PDF attachments, so one way to save space is to uncheck "automatically attach associated PDFs"

Advanced

Connect to WashU Library holdings and subscriptions

Adding the OpenURL resolver connects you to WashU holdings and subscriptions, allowing you to look up books in our catalog and access full-text articles through University Libraries' subscriptions (or request via interlibrary loan). 

To Set Up 

Go to Preferences > Advanced. Select: Custom > North America Washington University in St. Louis

 

To Use in Zotero: Select item in library > select green arrow dropdown > choose: Library Lookup


Learn more about OpenURL and see a list of institutional Open URLs, which includes Washington University in St. Louis.