Zotero is a free, open source desktop application that allows you to collect, organize, cite, and share research. It works on Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. This guide has information on how to get started with using Zotero, from installing the application and its plugins, to adding sources to your library, to generating in-text citations and reference lists.
Zotero 7 was released in August 2024. If you're used to using an older version of Zotero, you may want to view the Zotero 7: Zotero Redesigned blog post to get a sense of what some of the changes are.
Go to the Zotero website at the link above, click on "Log in," and register for a free account.
From the Zotero homepage or www.zotero.org/download, download the Zotero desktop application and browser extension (Zotero Connector) for your Internet browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Safari).
For further help on using Zotero, you can consult the documentation on Zotero's website:
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