Zotero for managing information

Zotero [zoh-TAIR-oh] is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share your research sources.

Get started with the basics of Zotero:

  • Read through Zotero's Quick Start Guide
  • Watch McGill University's Zotero Tutorial videos. Note that the Zotero interface is outdated in these videos, but how Zotero works has not changed:
  1. Introduction (1:45)
  2. Collecting References (2:31) 
  3. Attachments & Notes (2:02) 
  4. In-text Citations (1:38)
  5. Footnote Citations (1:46)
  6. Getting Organized (2:56)
  7. Online Syncing (1:28)
  8. Group Collaboration (2:01)

Learn more about Zotero through Cornell Library's workshops or contact a Cornell librarian for help (Cornell only!)

ZoteroBib

Research materials

ZoteroBib is a free, quick, and easy bibliography and citation maker that saves time and trouble.

Add sources using the ZoteroBib search box. Then, copy and paste the complete bibliography (or footnotes or in-text citations) into your paper in the citation style of your choice.

zoterobib search screen