Zotero

Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, annotate, cite, and share research.

You will need to install both Zotero and a web browser connector which work together.

You also will need either Microsoft Word or Google Docs.  Zotero will not work with Pages.

Download Zotero to Your Desktop

1. Download the Installer:

   • Click on "Download" under Zotero for Mac.

2. Install Zotero:

   • Locate the downloaded .dmg file in your Downloads folder.
   • Double-click the .dmg file and open it.
   • A window will appear showing the Zotero application and the Applications folder.
   • Drag and drop the Zotero icon into the Applications folder.

3. Launch Zotero:

   • Open the Applications folder.
   • Double-click Zotero to launch the application.
   • If you receive a security warning, click "Open".

Download and Install the Web Connector for Zotero

• Zotero uses a connector to capture information about an item (e.g., article, book, website) as you browse library databases or the internet. Installing the web connector puts a Zotero icon on browser's toolbar. Clicking the Zotero enables save online items to Zotero. Click on the Zotero Website below to add the Web Connector.

1. Install the Web Connector:

   • Under "Zotero Connector", click on the button for your browser.
     • Chrome/Edge/Firefox:: "Install [Browser Name] Connector"
     • Safari: Instructions are slightly different (see below).

2. Add the Extension:

   • Chrome/Edge/Firefox:
     • You'll be redirected to the browser's extension store.
     • Click "Add to [Browser Name]".
     • Confirm any prompts to add the extension.
   • Safari (Mac Only):
     • Open Safari.
     • Go to Safari -> Settings (or Preferences) -> Extensions.
     • Check the box next to Zotero Connector to enable it.

3. Confirm Installation:

   • An icon representing Zotero should appear in your browser's toolbar.