Zotero (pronounced "zoh-TAIR-oh") is an application that collects, manages, and cites research sources. It's easy to use, connects with your web browser to download sources, and best of all it's free.
Zotero allows you to attach PDFs, notes and images to your citations, organize them into collections for different projects, and create bibliographies.
Click the image above, and:
1. Download the Zotero application
2. Install a connector for your browser.
This video will show you how to get started.
Zotero by The library's computers all have Zotero installed on them, but you'll need to take a couple of steps before using it:
Make sure to back up your work to your Zotero account or flash drive -- any work you do on GSU's computers will be erased when you log out.
See what other citation managers can do:
Missed our latest Zotero workshop? Watch the video:
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