Zotero is compatible with Windows and Mac
To download the software, visit Zotero's website and choose the option that matches your operating system
Open the .dmg you downloaded and drag Zotero to the Applications folder.
You can then run Zotero from Spotlight, Launchpad, or the Applications folder and add it to your Dock like any other program.
After installing Zotero, you can eject and delete the .dmg file.
32- and 64-bit options.
Zotero Connector allows you to save citations and associated PDFs while browsing online or searching library databases, PubMed, or Google Scholar.
Along with installing the desktop software, you will want to install or enable Zotero Connector on your preferred web browser(s). The program should prompt you to install the appropriate extension for the browser you used to download Zotero originally. However, if you use multiple browsers, such as Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, or if you will be using multiple computers, be sure to install the plugin on all relevant browsers.
The plugin for Microsoft Word is bundled with Zotero, which means that when you download Zotero, it should also install a plugin on your MS Word program.
When you open Word, it should appear as a tab on your toolbar, as shown in the image below.
***If the plugin is not installed on Word, visit this support page from Zotero.
If you have a Zotero Connector installed on your browser, it will also install the Zotero menu to the Google Docs interface, as shown in the image below.
Also, there is a one-click citing button, as shown in the image below.
NOTE: There are limitations regarding sharing Google Docs while using Zotero. Please read this help guide.
***If the plugin is not working, try troubleshooting here.
Zotero should run periodic checks and update itself.
However, you can also check for updates manually by going to Help > Check for Updates.
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