Introduction to Zotero

What is Zotero?

What can I do with it?

Collect citations and websites togetherGather PDFs and site captures for laterOrganize resources by tags/foldersCreate formatted bibliographiesTake notes about your sourcesSync data between devices and the

WebShare data with research groups

How do I start?Using Firefox?

Install the Zotero add-on 

Using Chrome or Safari?Install the plug-in

Using IE or another browser?Install the standalone program

Installation:http://www.zotero.org/support/3.0

At another computer?

http://www.zotero.orgSet up a loginSync!

How to I add an item to my research?Three ways:Click the address bar icon to auto-save

Export a file of records from a database,then import into Zotero

Enter citation info manually

How do I organize my research?Collections

◦Project-specific◦Items can be in

more than one collection

Tags◦Subjects◦May be auto-

inserted by some databases

Notes

How do I create a bibliography?Set your citation styleUsing the MS Word plugin

Select references (ctrl-click),copy bibliography

Questions?