Referencing & Citation Tools

Download

1. Use Google Chrome or Firefox browser
2. Go to the Zotero Download page
   • The site will automatically detect your operating system (Win, Mac, Linux*) and browser.
   • Zotero DOES NOT work with Chromebooks or Office 365
3. Download Zotero 6.0 and browser Connector

Installation of Zotero

1. Close any Microsoft Office programs (e.g. Word)
2. Open the downloaded Zotero file (.exe or .dmg).
3. Follow the installation directions
   • Zotero and an MS Word add-in will be installed
4. Open the Zotero program
5. Open MS Word
   •   Notice the word Zotero on your toolbar.

Installation of Browser Connector (Add-on/extension)

1. Install the Zotero Connector for your browser (best with Chrome or Firefox)
   • Browser may restart after installation
   • You'll notice a Zotero icon (a "Z" or a small rectangle) on the right side of your browser toolbar.

Zotero 6, the new upgraded version of Zotero was released in March 2022. It introduces an array of new features, including a completely new way of working with PDFs and notes. Read more about Zotero 6 here.