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Zotero - A Research & Citation Manager

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

Get Online Help

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.

Create Folders in Zotero

You can create an unlimited number of folders in your Zotero library and organize all of your projects.  Folders can also be nested together to create subfolders.

Drag & Drop Items into Folders

From the middle pane in your Zotero collection, you can click on individual items, multiple selected items, or item blocks, and drag/drop them into whichever folder you like.

TIP: When collecting items from a catalog, database, or anywhere else, make sure to click on the desired folder location in you Zotero library.  All the items you collect will go directly into this folder.