Zotero

Zotero is bibliographic management (referencing) software, designed to store, manage, and cite bibliographic references.

It runs on Windows, Mac and Linux and has plugins for Word, LibreOffice, and Google Docs that allow users to insert citations directly from their word processing software.

Installation

You can download Zotero on the Zotero download page.

For Windows users, run the setup program you downloaded.

For Mac users, open the .dmg you downloaded and drag Zotero to the Applications folder.

For Linux users, see the installation instructions.

Once installed, run through the Quick Start Guide to familiarise yourself with the common tasks of adding items and citing items.

Migrating / Importing

Zotero have documentation for migrating from Endnote. As well as importing from Mendeley and BibTeX.

Browser connector

In addition to the application itself, you can install the Zotero Connector for Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. This makes it simple to create new items from information available on the internet.

Syncing

Zotero can be used used on multiple computers and set up to sync data via an online service. This also enables online access (via an account) to your library.

Support

The place to start is their Getting Help page.

If you have a general question about Zotero, check the Frequently Asked Questions and Knowledge Base.