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Zotero

This guide provides an overview of Zotero, as well as instructions on how to download and use this free citation manager.

Zotero Layout

Zotero has three columns with a toolbar at the top:

  • Left column: Shows "My Library" and the collections of research within your library.
  • Center column: Shows the contents of a collection. If you click on the arrow to the left of the item, you will see the item's attachments.
  • Right column: Shows an item's bibliographic information, notes, tags, and related items.