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- Download Zotero: This download will install the desktop application to your device. Zotero offers Mac, Windows, Linus 23-bit and Linux-64 bit.
- Download the Zotero Connector: this is a browser extension that will allow you to save source information and files from the library or other online resources. Zotero currently offers connectors for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
- Create a Zotero Web Account: While not essential in order to use Zotero, we highly recommend this free option. The online account will allow you to work on any device with internet, backs up your library, and allows for Group folders when you have a group project or research.
- Zotero should automatically install the Word plug-in into your program files
- It should appear as a ribbon on the top of your Word window. For older systems, it may appear under the scroll symbol drop-down menu
- The Zotero Connector automatically adds a Zotero menu to the Google Docs interface
- It should appear as an icon at the top of your Docs window. First time use will require you to authenticate access to your Google account
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Register Account | ZoteroRegistration is a free way to sync and access your library from anywhere, and it lets you join groups and back up all your attached files.
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Zotero for Mobile | ZoteroOfficial apps are available for iOS and Android.
RefWorks
This guide will offer information on how to use RefWorks, with more information on other citation styles as well
Librarian
Rose Melonis, MLIS
Contact:
Creighton University
Reinert-Alumni Library
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178
Reinert-Alumni Library
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178
402-280-4126
Website
About Zotero
Zotero is a free, open source citation management software that helps you collect, organize, and analyze research and share it in a variety of ways. It is a project of the Corporation for Digital Scholarship, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of software and services for researchers and cultural heritage institutions. Zotero and ZoteroBib were created with the philosophy that your research data belongs to you and should be kept secure and private by default.
Getting Started
To begin, you will need to complete the following 3 steps to download and install the program and accessories for best use.
Connecting to Word Processors
Microsoft Word
Google Docs
Recommended Resources:
Mobile App
We know our community is on the go and Zotero makes keeping up with your library easy with their apps that may be used on mobile devices like cell phones or tablets. View the link below for installation instructions for both iOS and Android devices. The video demonstrates the iOS version on an iPad.