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Citation Managers

Using Zotero

Install Zotero

ZoteroBib

ZoteroBib is a tool for making quick bibliographies. It is not ideal for creating a research library for multiple projects or collaborations.

What word processors is Zotero compatible with?

  • Microsoft Word
  • OpenOffice
  • LibreOffice
  • Google Docs

Quick reference manager set-up:

  1. Register for a free Zotero account (uppermost right corner of the download page).
  2. Open the download link while using your preferred device and browser.
  3. Download both Zotero AND Zotero Connector. A shortcut should appear on your desktop.
  4. Open the app from your desktop. You should see the Zotero icon next to your browser's address bar.
  5. Open a document in your compatible word processor of choice. Zotero should appear as a new tab alongside File, Home, etc.
  6. Start a search in one of Lynn's databases. Select a source and, when you are on the full-text page for that source, click the Zotero browser icon to "Save to Zotero". 
  7. View the saved source in the Zotero desktop app (under "My Library"). You may need to sync; that button should be in the upper right corner of the app.
  8. To view your research library in your browser, go to the Zotero home page (make sure you are logged in) and click "Web Library".
  9. In your document, you can now click "Zotero" and select "Add/Edit Citation" or "Add/Edit Bibliography" to add an in-text or reference citation. Don't forget to set your style to APA 7th.
  10. REMEMBER! Zotero's auto-generated citations will be better than those generated on clickbait websites (Cite This For Me, Citation Machine), but they will never be 100% perfect.