Citation Management: Zotero

Zotero is free open-source reference management software that lets you: 

• Download and store citations from databases such as PubMed as well as the web
• Format bibliographies using over 8,000 different styles
• Insert citations into manuscripts in Microsoft Office* with a Zotero plugin
• * Does not work with Microsoft Office 365 online. Only works with desktop version. 
• O365 desktop apps version: Manager approval is required to have desktop versions of O365 apps. If you determine that you need them, submit a service request (with your manager’s approval) via MyServiceNow for licensing and installation.

• Register for a new Zotero account here
• Download Zotero and the Zotero Connector here
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• If you have trouble installing Zotero on a Cleveland Clinic computer, IT may have to install it for you. Please call 216.444.HELP (4357) or go to MyServiceNow.

• Go to "Edit" > "Preferences" > "Sync" and make sure the Zotero client is linked with your online account.
• Go to "Edit" > "Preferences" > "Advanced" and make sure the OpenURL resolver is set to https://libkey.io/libraries/273/ . This will allow Zotero to download the full-text of an article automatically from on-campus.

Need technical assistance?  Check Zotero's troubleshooting pages or post your question to a forum for assistance.

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Check out our other Reference Management Guides for further options.

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