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Zotero: Zotero for Mobile

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.

Library Data Services

Library Data Services caters to researchers interested in working with data, mapping, texts, visualization, and technology. Many of these services are available online. Davis Library Data Services, located on the second floor of Davis Library, offers:

  • A computing lab with specialized software for GIS and data visualization & analysis.
  • Walk-in assistance provided by knowledgeable student consultants during set hours
  • Consultations with specialists for more in-depth inquiries (by appointment).
  • Spaces for collaboration and presentation, complete with white boards and external displays.
  • Technology short courses and programs that promote digital scholarship.

Zotero App for iOS

Mobile Apps and Plug-ins

Using Zotero for mobile allows you to save items from your mobile device's internet browser directly to your Zotero account. The Zotero Bookmarklet also allows you to save items from your mobile device's web browser to your Zotero account.

The Zotero website provides a full list of recommended iOS and Android apps that allow you to view your Zotero library and save items to your Zotero library.

Recommended Plug-ins

ZotFile is a Zotero Plug-in that allows you to sync PDFs from your Zotero library with your mobile devices. To use this feature, ZotFile sends files to a location on your PC or Mac that syncs with your preferred PDF reader application (PDF Expert, iAnnotate, GoodReader, etc.) on your mobile device.

 

Check out the ZotFile website for more information on installation and set-up.