Zotero

Basic Instructions: 

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1. Go to the Zotero Download page.
2. Click on the Zotero for Mac OSX or Zotero for Windows link according to your system.
3. Install the software as you would any other software program (see downloads to open).
4. Open the Google Chrome browser or Firefox browser. Install the Chrome or Firefox connector (Safari is not suggested).
5. Confirm the plug-in is installed by looking for the Zotero icon in the upper right corner of your browser window:

Chrome:

Firefox:

Video Instructions:

Now that you have Zotero for Desktop and your Zotero browser plug-in, you need to sync your accounts. This will make sure everything shows up when you add citations. Think of it like Apple iCloud or Google Drive. You add a document or photo in one place and it shows up across all the platforms.

Basic Instructions:

1. Open Zotero Desktop on your computer:
   • For Mac OSX, open a folder > Applications > Zotero or search using the Spotlight search function > Zotero.
   • For Windows, open a Windows Explorer folder > Computer > OS (c:) > Programs (x86) > Zotero.exe or use the Cortana/Search bar > Zotero.
   • NOTE: if you cannot locate Zotero on your computer, make sure you downloaded and opened the file from the previous steps.
2. In Zotero, find the Sync function:
   • For Mac OSX, in the top navigation menu > click Zotero > Preferences > Sync tab.
   • For Windows, in the top navigation menu > Edit > Preferences > Sync tab.

1. On the Sync tab, enter your Zotero email address and password you just made. Select OK. For more on syncing, see Zotero's documentation.

Video Instructions on Syncing Your Zotero Account