Zotero is a free citation management program that helps you collect and organize your research information. With Zotero you can manage citations and PDFs, insert citations to a Google Doc document, and create a bibliography.
Access Zotero. Click on the large red 'download' button to download Zotero and its browser connectors.
There are many ways you can add citations to your Zotero library. For the options listed below, always make sure you have the Zotero application open on your computer before you start searching.
How to add citations with the Zotero Connector plugin
How to export citations from a database
How to enter citations manually (as a last resort)
When you open Google Docs in a browser that has a Zotero Connector installed, you will see a Zotero option added to your menu.
How to add a citation to your Google Doc
1. Choose Add/edit citation from the menu. If you don't already have Zotero running on your computer, you will be prompted to do so.
2. Next, you will be prompted to choose your citation style from a pop-up dialog box
3. When you're ready to save or publish your Google Doc, go to:
Note: If someone views your active Google Doc without having the Zotero Connector installed they can still read and/or edit, but active citations will show up as links leading to URLs.
If you still need help using Zotero, contact a librarian!