Zotero is an open source citation manager. You can download the Zotero program and the browser plug-in at the link below, and create an account and sign in to sync your "library" across devices.
Zotero allows you to attach PDFs, notes and images to your citations, organize them into collections for different projects, share them in "group libraries," and create in-text citations and bibliographies.
NOTE: Zotero is hosted on a US server and does not comply with BC's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) which requires that the mandated use of systems located outside of Canada must be with prior written consent if the user has to provide personal information.
The following two links are for tutorials created by TRU Librarians on using Zotero. They will walk you through setting up and using many of Zotero's features.
The below downloads are materials from library workshops about Zotero and citation management. The PowerPoint slides provide step-by-step instructions for all key Zotero tasks and are a great resource for any stage of your Zotero journey.
The gallery slides at the bottom of this page are snippets from the PowerPoint if you need a quick refresher of how to get started, add resources, or cite with Zotero.
