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Zotero Setup and Use: Using Zotero

A guide to setting up and using the Zotero citation management software, for students and faculty of Southwest Minnesota State University.

Accessing your Zotero library online

Your Zotero library can be accessed online when using any device equipped with a web browser. Head to https://www.zotero.org/ and select Log In.

This will bring you to the Web Library, where you can access your saved and organized research, as well as any attached files.

Saving Research Items in a Database

When you're using the library's databases for your research, the Zotero Connector allows you to save your findings and all of their correlating reference information with a single click. This video will demonstrate

  • How to save resources in the library's databases
  • Where to find your research in the Zotero library
  • How to access your resources in the Zotero library

Saving Research Items from the Web

Zotero allows you to save information from websites, which you can then organize in your Zotero library.

Organizing Your Research in Zotero

Zotero has numerous tools for organizing your research library. This video will demonstrate how to organize your items in research collection, how to tag your research for easier searching, and how to add personal notes to all of your sources.

Adding Research Items by DOI, ISSN, ISBN, etc.

Zotero allows you to add research items to your library by digital identifier (such as DOI, ISSN, ISBN, and others.)

(iPad/iPhone) Exporting Citations & References

Attn: iPad & iPhone Users!

(Web-Only) Exporting Citations & References

Attn: Chromebook & Android Users!