Where to start
The first thing to know about Zotero is that it is FREE to download and use.
The second thing to know is that Zotero is an extension of the Mozilla Firefox browser. It cannot be used with Internet Explorer.
If you do not have Firefox on your computer, you will need to download it (also for free) before you begin with Zotero.
Firefox
To download the Firefox web browser, it is best to get it directly from the Mozilla Website.
It is free to download, click the link below for more information:
Welcome
Zotero is a very helpful tool to use when researching and writing papers. It can collect bibliographic information from web pages and articles. It can help generate your citations, and it can store all of your searches and information for later.
This guide will help you become acquainted with Zotero, and more comfortable using this great tool.
Where to get Zotero
Zotero can be downloaded from the Zotero.org website. There are also helpful hints and demonstration videos on this site.
Once you have Firefox, you can go to the Zotero website and click the red download button to get Zotero. If you have problems or questions, visit this link:
This is what the download buttons look like on Zotero.org:
Subject Guide |
Kristina LacroixInformation Commons
USM Libraries
Lewiston-Auburn College
(Library Intern)
*University of Pittsburgh Graduate Student*
Thanks!
I would like to thank Jason Puckett, of Georgia State University's library for the use of his LibGuide for inspiration!
Thanks also to the Zotero home page, much of this information is directly from Zotero.
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