Zotero
A guide to getting started with Zotero.
Zotero 6 is now available! Learn about the new features and updates.
The Zotero iOS app is also now available.
The Zotero iOS app is also now available.
What is Zotero?
Zotero (zoh-TAIR-oh) is a free citation management tool that helps you gather, manage, cite, and share your research sources.
Use Zotero to:
- Store and organize references
- Easily capture citation information from web pages and databases
- Generate bibliographies
- Use with Word to create citations and bibliographies
Download at https://www.zotero.org/download/
Find helpful information at https://www.zotero.org/support/, including hints on adding items and organizing your library, generating bibliographies, syncing materials, and helpful tips and tricks.
What other tools are out there?
You might prefer to work with another bibliographic management tools. For more information, see:
Here are some comparisons of the tools created by other academic libraries:
- Zotero and Mendeley Comparison (York Univ.)
- How to Choose: Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote (Wash Univ.)
- EndNote, Mendeley, and Zotero Comparison Chart (Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison)
Your Librarian

Renae Watson
she/her
Schedule a research consultation
Ask Me About:
- Online library instruction
- Finding articles, books, & more
- Citing sources
Contact:
E: renae.watson@colostate.edu
Ph: 970-491-5338
Ph: 970-491-5338
Subjects:
Citation Style Guides, Special Topics