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Zotero

Learn how to use the free citation management software Zotero.

Getting started with Zotero

This guide is designed to help you get started with and use the citation management tool Zotero. Zotero is a free software tool that allows you to collect, organize and access your personal research library from any computer. The Zotero Firefox Extention (for Firefox users) and Zotero Standalone (for Firefox, Chrome, and Safari users) automatically senses content and lets you add that content to your personal Zotero library with a single click. The Zotero plug-in for Microsoft Word and LibreOffice allow you to easily add citations and bibliographies to your paper in a few simple steps.

Start with Registering for Zotero

While Zotero is free, you still have to register for an account. Use your @lion.lmu.edu or @lmu.edu email address for the account. Please confirm your email address as well.

Zotero registration page: https://www.zotero.org/user/register/

 

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