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Zotero

This guide provides in-depth instructions on how to use Zotero, organize sources, and create in-text citations and bibliographies.

Search Results List

To capture several sources from a search results list (e.g. Google or databases), use the Browser Connector*.

  1. When viewing the search results list, click the folder icon Connector button.
  2. In the popup window, select which sources you want to import
  3. When prompted, select the collection/folder you want to add the sources to.
  4. Wait while the Connector adds the sources to your Library or Collection.
  5. In the Desktop app, the added sources will be highlighted in the Library or Collection.

*More information about installing the Zotero Connector can be found on the Adding Browser Add-on (Connector) page.

Connector not working with a database? Try exporting an RIS/tab-delimited file.