Questions about using Zotero? Schedule an appointment with a member of our Zotero Help Team, or email us at researchhelp@brandeis.edu.
Brandeis Library offers free workshops for members of the Brandeis community. Sign up for a Zotero workshop, or request a workshop for your group.
Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share research. It's available for Mac, Windows, and Linux. With a Zotero.org account, you can access your library from any browser and collaborate with others.
Before you begin: If you have Microsoft Word or LibreOffice open on your computer, we recommend you quit them before attempting to install Zotero.
1. Download and install Zotero 5.0 for Windows, Mac, or Linux. This installs both the Zotero application and the word processor plugin for Microsoft Word or LibreOffice.
2. Install the Zotero Connector for your web browser; supported browsers are Chrome and Firefox. Zotero Connector will automatically install a Zotero menu into Google Docs.
3. Register for a Zotero.org account. After you register, Zotero will send a confirmation email to the address provided. Open the email and click the link to confirm your registration.
4. In the Zotero app's Preferences Menu, set the Zotero app to sync to your new Zotero.org account.
5. Learn more about Word Processor Integrations for Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, and Google Docs to make the most of Zotero's citation functionality.
Zotero can help you to create citations, footnotes, and bibliographies in Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, and Google Docs. Learn more about Zotero's word processor integrations, including troubleshooting.
Using a Chromebook or mobile device instead of a laptop? Committed to a browser (like Safari, Edge, or Internet Explorer) that doesn't have a Zotero Connector? See our guide to using Zotero.org with any browser.
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