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Zotero - A Research & Citation Manager

A guide for getting started with and using the Zotero citation and research management tool.

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Reminder: Online Access

  • Library resources require going through CWRU Single Sign-On.
  • The best method is to follow links from the library website.
  • When logged in and a browser window is not closed, access should continue from resource to resource.
  • Remember to close your browser when done.

Word Processor Integration

You can link up your Zotero library to your word processor and insert formatted citations and bibliographies directly into your documents!  Zotero integration is compatible with MS Word, OpenOffice, and Google Docs.  See this link for additional details and integration setup instructions:


Once installed, follow the steps below to start adding citations and bibliographies!

Add references to your document from Zotero

Choose a citation style, and start adding references

Select indvidual items to cite

Zotero inserts the note

Create your bibliography