What is Zotero?
Zotero is a free tool that can be used to create a personal digital library to collect and organize information sources, as well as collaborate and cite. Download the desktop application or browser add-ons to easily save articles, books, websites, and more. Zotero is especially recommended for graduate students (keep research sources handy throughout your time at ISU and beyond) and is open-source and non-profit affiliated.
Use the links to the left to get started.
Additional resources are linked below.
- Zotero.org A free, open source software. A stand-alone application installed on your computer works in tandem with a browser add-on. It is compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux 32-bit, & Linux 64-bit. The word processor plug-in works with MS Word, OpenOffice, and LibreOffice. Consult our Zotero Help Guide.
- Zotero Help Guide Help guide developed by Milner Library providing more information about using Zotero.
- Zotero Documentation/ Support Support documentation on the Zotero website including tips to get started and FAQs
