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Overview
Citation managers are software tools to help you save and organize sources and generate both individual citations and bibliographies.
Popular citation managers are EndNote, Mendeley, and Zotero. These tools can be invaluable assets to support your research as you accumulate helpful sources, explore diverse topics, and continue your research beyond UMSL and UMSL Libraries.
Zotero
Zotero is a free citation manager. In the recorded workshop below (hosted Fall 2024), your instructors Libby and Lena introduce how to install the software on your computer, how to easily save sources to your library while researching online, how to organize your sources, and how to connect your Zotero library to Word to easily generate citations and bibliographies.
Tip: Use your personal email address when signing up for a Zotero account. That way, you won’t lose access to your Zotero library when you graduate and can no longer use your school email.
Activity
Watch the recorded Intro to Zotero workshop. Follow along on your own device to install Zotero + the browser plugin, save sources, and create citations.
Key Takeaways
- Citation managers can support your research by helping you easily save, organize, and cite sources.
- Zotero is one of many options for robust citation managers. Unlike some other popular choices, it is free.
