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Master of Education (Holistic School Health & Well-Being)

Zotero

Zotero

Download and Connectors

As a free, open source citation manager, you can use Zotero to store and organize information you've found while searching databases, Novanet, the web, and more. You can also use it to create your reference or bibliography pages.

Two separate parts are installed:

  1. The Zotero application itself
  2. A connector allowing your browser to save citations to your Zotero library (Zotero should automatically detect the browser you're using)

If you're new to Zotero, you may want to view the 30-minute video located on the "Learn to use...." tab above.

Links to other browser connectors and information about plugins are located on the Install Zotero page.

Learn how to use Zotero in 30 minutes

This comprehensive, 30-minute tutorial will take you through all the major features of Zotero from installation, gathering research, creating bibliographies, and more.

Video Credit: Paul V. Galvin Library, Illinois Institute of Technology

Zotero Sync

If you're using more than one computer, the sync feature in Zotero will keep your library up-to-date across all devices. All devices must be running the same version of Zotero (your computer will automatically check for version updates).

First, register your free user account at Zotero.org.

  • Go to Edit : Preferences and select the Sync tab.
  • Enter your Zotero user name and password.
  • Check the "Sync automatically" and “Sync full-text" content boxes.
  • Check both boxes under File Syncing and choose Zotero storage for My Library.
  • Click the green circular arrow button at the top right corner of the Zotero Window.
  • Zotero will upload your library to the server.

Repeat on each of your computers. For more details and troubleshooting sync problems, check the Zotero site.

Zotero Help

There is an extensive collection of documents to provide helpful explanation and further instruction.