At this time, the libraries do not recommend selecting Mendeley as a new user and we no longer support this tool. If you currently use Mendeley, we recommend you get in touch with a librarian to discuss possible alternatives going forward.
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HSL Online Guides | EndNote | Zotero | Lean Library Workspace (Sciwheel) | |
Classes at HSL | EndNote Classes | Lean Library Workspace (Sciwheel) Classes | ||
Cost | $108 for students, faculty, & staff through UNC-CH |
Zotero is free | Free through UNC-CH | |
Notes | See EndNote Basic guide for further details on the free online version | Use this link to create account. Select No, I'm a new user then select password. | ||
How is it used? | Computer + Web |
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Locate full-text using UNC-CH subscriptions | Instructions for EndNote |
Instructions for Zotero |
Instructions for Lean Library Workspace (Sciwheel) |
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Adds citation from a PDF | ||||
Sharing options | X7 and above users have sharing options / email compressed libraries | See group options here |
Share unlimited projects and manuscripts | |
Free online storage | EN21- three year access to EndNote Web with unlimited storage | 700+ papers (more space can be purchased) |
Unlimited | |
Word Processor | Microsoft Word |
Microsoft Word |
Microsoft Word Google Docs Manuscripts for Mac |
Basically, think about your needs and decide on your priorities. Possible priorities:
Remember that you may move your references between programs, so if you don't like one program you can always switch.
See the PDF below for a more detailed comparison of EndNote Basic, EndNote Desktop + Basic, F1000 Workspace, and Mendeley, including application to four use cases (Public Health Graduate Students, Medical Residents, Research Lab Team, Systematic Review Team)
Murphree L, White M, Renner BR. (2018) “Reference Managers that Support Collaborative Research: Dreaming of the Perfect Fit.” Medical Reference Services Quarterly, 37 (3), 219-233. PMID: 30239298. DOI: 10.1080/02763869.2018.1477706