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Biographical Resources for the Sciences: Organizing Your Research

This guide identifies major resources and suggestions for biographical research in the sciences.

Bibliographic Management Tools

  • EndNote
    Software designed to collect and organize research (among other things); compatible with EndNote Web. Yale University has EndNote available to students, faculty, and staff for free.
  • Mendeley
    Mendeley is a free reference manager and academic social network that can help you organize your research, collaborate with others online, and discover the latest research.
  • ProCite
    Citation management software available for purchase.
  • Reference Manager
    A tool from Thomson Reuters for citation management.
  • RefWorks
    Web-based tool available through the Yale University Library databases; free access to all Yale affiliates; ability to work off-line as well.
  • Zotero
    Free, web-based tool that works as a plug-in within Firefox. Zotero also has a desktop client that works well on all platforms.
     
    For information on EndNote, EndNote Web, Mendeley, RefWorks, and Zotero see the library's Citation Management subject guide.

Connect With Your STEM Librarians!

Need help? Contact us at marx.reference@yale.edu or make an appointment below. Virtual and in-person options are both available.

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Kayleigh A. Bohémier
Science and Engineering Librarian
(Other skills: LaTeX/Overleaf, Zotero, metrics)

Andy Shimp
Science and Engineering Librarian
(Other skills: EndNote, patent searching, metrics)