Zotero

NEW!  The libraries will be adding a subscription to Zotero Unlimited Storage to allow Smith researchers to save files such as PDF documents with unlimited personal and group cloud storage.

Zotero ("zoh-TAIR-oh") is an open-source research tool that allows you to:

• Collect & organize citations
• Attach PDFs, notes, and images to your citations
• Cite sources within your paper

Why use it?

• It's easy to use, and best of all, anyone can download and use it.
• Use Zotero with Chrome, Firefox and Safari
• Work directly from your web browser
• Choose a style; add references to Word or Google Docs

Find full support and documentation at Zotero.org. Check out the Quick Start Guide.

A quick introduction to Zotero, what it is, and how it can help make your academic life easier.

To migrate from RefWorks to Zotero before February 2024, users will need to:

• Use Ask Us to connect with a librarian for help
• Download and set up a Zotero account on your computer
• Prepare to EXPORT your citations from RefWorks
  • Consider exporting each folder separately
  • PDF's and other files cannot be exported directly

In RefWorks

• Select Items or a Folder
• Use SHARE and <Export References>
• In the pop-up box, set Format as RIS
• Use EXPORT to download a .ris file

In Zotero on your computer

• Use FILE and <Import>
• Choose to import a File (RIS, etc.)
• Select the export file (downloaded from RefWorks)
• Choose options and finish