Guides: Citation: Zotero

Get Started with Zotero

Zotero is a free, open source citation management tool that integrates with Microsoft Word and Google Docs.

Download Zotero
Install Zotero Connector for your browser
Zotero Connector allows you to add references from your browser (Chrome, Firefox).
Word integration
A Zotero tab should appear in Word automatically.
Google Doc integration
When you install the Zotero connector, a Zotero tab will also appear in Google Docs.

Learn the Basics

Quick Start Guide
Guide to setting up Zotero and using its features.

Video Tutorials

These YouTube tutorials from McGill University Library will walk you through the basics of using Zotero. Find the full playlist here: Zotero Tutorials.

Zotero Tutorial: Introduction

Zotero Tutorial: Collecting References
Zotero Tutorial: Attachments & Notes
Zotero Tutorial: In-text Citations
Zotero Tutorial: Getting Organized

Get Help

Zotero Documentation
Introductions and how-to's for all aspects of Zotero.
Zotero Forums
Zotero YouTube Channel

Zotero and LaTeX

Using Overleaf and Zotero (Video)
Export Citations to BibTeX Format from Zotero (University of Saskatchewan Library)