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Zotero citation management: Zotero 7.0 Download

Zotero is a free citation manager. This page offers information that will help you create and build a Zotero library, create and use groups to collaborate, and use Zotero to add properly formatted citations to your papers.

Download and Install Zotero 7.0 and Connector

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Zotero 7 for Windows

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 7.0 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)
NOTE: The browser extension is an ideal tool to add articles and books from library databases into your Zotero

  1. Install the Zotero Connector for your browser (best with Chrome or Firefox)
    • The 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.
  2. In Chrome, in the upper right corner of the browser, select the puzzle piece icon so you may "pin" the connector to the browser toolbar.
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