Zotero

• Collection – A folder in your Zotero library
   
• Export/Import – Move references/libraries to or from other citation managers or into other programs
   
• Item – A reference (book, journal article, etc.) or file (pdf, snapshot, etc.) in your Zotero Library
  • Child item – Sub-level item in Zotero library
  • Parent item – Top-level item in Zotero library

• Rename file from parent item – Renames sub-level item using info from top-level item (e.g., renames PDF from citation)
   
• Retrieve PDF Metadata –  Zotero will search Google Scholar & Cross Ref to see if it can find a citation that matches your PDF. If it finds a match, it’ll attach the citation to your PDF. Note: This feature works well for items from library databases and catalogues. It does not work well for grey literature items (e.g., NGO and think tank reports). The citations for grey literature items should be entered manually.
   
• Sync – Uploads/downloads items from zotero.org. Items synced to zotero.org can be accessed online from zotero.org and then synced to other computers.
   
• Site translator – Helps gather information from a website so the Zotero can import accurate citation information into your library.
   
• Zotero Snapshot – A locally stored copy of the webpage at the exact moment when it was saved. Note: The snapshot feature will also capture any ads and associated files that are on the webpage.

Attachment (File) Item Type Icons:

These items are usually attached (child items) to reference items (books, journal article), but may also be unattached and stored in you library on their own (parent item). They can contain links, files (.doc, .pdf, etc.), saved webpages, or your notes.