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What are citation/ bibliography/ and reference managers?

Bibliography management tools (also known as citation or reference management tools) help researchers and scholars organize their research sources and generate bibliographies in multiple citation formats and styles.

It tracks the articles, books, and research and allows the user to tag, annotate them then create citations and bibliographies with ease. The manual process takes time as well as effort to do the same.

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There are many citations and reference managers available, and most of them are commercial software. So here we are providing a list of the most used and powerful open-source free reference managers.

LaTeX/ Tex and BibTeX

If you use LaTeX/ TeX you can quickly generate BibTeX. We have covered several LaTex/ TeX editors mainly for macOS but most listed software work for Windows and Linux as well. You can read about it here .

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JabRef is a cross-platform free reference manager. It's a simple yet powerful tool that comes with a rich feature list. JabRef can be a powerful free alternative to many commercial citation/ bibliography managers.

JabRef supports many formats, and offers powerful search tools, and many export formats. It comes with many languages and online search tool that searches in many external databases like arXiv, CiteseerX, Google Scholar, Medline, GVK, IEEEXplore, and Springer.

This software works smoothly on Windows, Linux, and macOS. It's also easy to install and to use for all users.

We have written a snap review about JabRef , as we listed all of its features. you can read about it here .

2- Mendeley

Mendeley

Mendeley is a free academic social network that offers reference/ citation manager and extensions. Mendeley network allows researchers to collaborate online and use online, desktop or browser extensions to increase their productivity.

Mendeley offers desktop reference managers for macOS [macOS 10.10 (Yosemite), 10.11 (El Capitan), 10.12 (Sierra), 10.13 (High Sierra)], Linux and Windows. It also provides mobile apps for its users on iOS and Android.

Though Mendeley is not open source, it's free we have listed it here because of its great value for researchers.

Zotero

Zotero is a free open-source cross-platform reference management package. It features a powerful desktop client for Windows, Linux, and macOS, a reference citation tool, a reference organization manager, multiple style support, Microsoft Office/ LibreOffice support, and a powerful synchronization option that help sync citations across many devices.

Zotero supports collaborative bibliography writing and it eases sharing the libraries between researchers and groups.

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Docer is an open-source cross-platform citation, & bibliography manager. It follows a different approach than other reference managers listed here; "Single section user interface" which shows all categories, documents, tags, and annotations. Many researchers are many not like this approach as it requires time to learn.

With Docear's style, the user can focus on annotations rather than document. Docear features a built-in visual mind-mapping tool, an academic search engine, file management, a recommender system with more than 2 million academic PDF, and an add-on for MS. Office.

Docear supports multiple projects, collaboration, and open data formats like PDF, XML, and BibTeX. It also comes with sync options, optional online backup, and PDF Metadata extraction and retrieval tool.

WIKINDX

WIKINDX is an open-source web-based reference/ citation manager. It has been under active development since 2003. It helps researchers to set up a collaborative multi-user virtual research environment.

WIKINDX features an import/ export tool that supports multiple formats and other reference software. It has WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor/ word processor, Full-text search for PDF and Doc files, and it can be integrated as well with many open-source CMS "Content Management Systems" and LMS "Learning Management Systems".

This software supports many languages including English, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, and German.

6- Bibfilex

Bibfilex

Bibfilex is a free open-source reference manager for Linux, Windows, and macOS. It supports BibTeX format. It's a simple and effective tool for research, even though it's not feature-rich.

Bibfilex features import/ export, attachment support, advanced filtering options (single field, keywords, multiple fields, BibTeX keys), auto-completion, and export to BibTex file.

KBibTeX

KBibTeX is an open-source citation and bibliography editor from the KDE Desktop (Linux). It works alongside Kile; the open-source free LaTeX/ TeX editor.

The primary format for KBibTeX is BibTeX but it supports also other formats. With KBibTeX the user can search online libraries with online search tools, It searches in Google Scholar, Springer Link, or arXiv. It supports local and remote file management.

8- Pybliographer (Linux/ macOS)

Pybliographer

Pybliographer is a lightweight reference manager for Linux and macOS. It features a simple GTK-based interface, citation insertion to LyX, Kile, OpenOffice, and LibreOffice, and it supports searching in many online databases like PubMed, Web of Science, Citeseer, and more.

9- BibDesk (macOS)

BibDesk

This is a lightweight open-source bibliography editor package for macOS. It's easy-to-install, use for novice users. It features an integrated web browser and online search tool, publication editor, and supports automated apple scripts.

We have reviewed BibDesk , so you can read about all of its features here .

10- SciSpace

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SciSpace APA format generator is a free-to-use citation generator tool designed to make reference creation simple, speedy, and convenient. It has a huge database of sources that can help users to create references accurately and efficiently.

In addition to this, users can search for suitable images via the platform and then add them to their document. Citations can be customized according to the needs of the user, as the platform provides access to a range of formatting options.

Additionally, users can benefit from the easy-to-use interface, and citations can be generated by following the simple steps outlined on the site.

The open-source packages we listed here are valid alternatives to many commercial tools. We hope it'll help scholars who are looking for stable, powerful options. If you know another open-source reference manager that you think we should list here, please write to us and we will update this list.

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Zotero is a free open-source citation management tool designed to help you collect, organize, cite, and share your research. With Zotero, you can attach screenshots, PDFs, images, and notes to your citations, create bibliographies from a wide array of citation styles, and share your bibliographies with the Group Library feature.

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Zotero Data Security : "Zotero was created with the philosophy that your research data belongs to you and should be kept secure and private by default. All Zotero software is open-source and can be audited for security and privacy practices. Unlike many cloud-based tools, the Zotero desktop application is a local program that runs on your computer and saves all research data locally by default. Unless you explicitly set up syncing, your research data never leaves your computer. If institutional policies prevent uploading of data to third-party servers, Zotero can always be used locally without syncing any data, but syncing is required to use group functionality." (from Security of Zotero Data)

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Zotero is a free, open source citation management system that helps you collect, organize, and format references from a wide variety of sources. It automates the citation and bibliography creation process in your chosen style, streamlining your research and writing and ensuring consistency and accuracy in your references. It's easy to set up and easy to use, and because  your account is not tied to your university affiliation, you can keep your Zotero library no matter where you go after Gonzaga.

Zotero is a dynamic and powerful research tools that allows you to:

  • store articles, videos, and online books all in one location;
  • attach personal notes to item records;
  • tag items for greater searchability;
  • share your research with a community;
  • cite your sources in any of more than 10,000 styles;

This guide will walk you through how to get set up with a Zotero account and how to use the various features. 

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Getting Started

Zotero is an open-source citation management tool that is designed to store and manage bibliographic references. 

  • Download Zotero Download the desktop program and browser extension.
  • Register for a Zotero Account Create an account to sync and access your library from the web-based software. Registering also lets you join groups and back up all your attached files.
  • Customize Your Preferences Learn more about how to customize your program using the preferences menu. Open the preferences by clicking “Edit → Preferences” (Windows/Linx) or “Zotero → Preferences” (Mac). We recommend adding your Zotero account information to sync pane in the preferences menu. This allows you to use Zotero groups, back-up your library, and use the web-based software and desktop program interchangably.

Tutorials and Help

  • Zotero Quick Start Guide This guide gives an overview of Zotero's features and capabilities including the basics for how to collect, organize, cite, and share your research sources.
  • Zotero Documentation Search or browse this online documentation for help using Zotero.
  • Zotero Screencasts Video tutorials created by libraries and the Zotero user community
  • Zotero Forums See discussions about troubleshooting and new features in the Zotero User Community. You can submit a new discussion if you need help resolving a bug with your software.
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Adding References to Your Library

There are multiple ways to add citation information to your Zotero library. Here are four common ways:

  • Use the browser extension to add citations from any website, including PubMed
  • In databases like PubMed, export your results and import them into Zotero
  • In Zotero, use the wand tool to look up references by unique identifiers such as Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) or PubMed IDs (PMID)
  • If you have saved PDFs, you can drag and drop them into Zotero to automatically search for citation information
  • Adding Items to Zotero This page describes the various ways to add items (e.g., books, journal articles, web pages, etc.) as items in Zotero.

Creating Citations

You can use Zotero to create bibliographies in multiple ways:

  • Word Processor Integration: Use plugins for Microsoft Office, LibreOffice, or Google Docs to insert in-text citations and bibliographies in your manuscripts
  • Quick Copy: Select items in your Zotero library and drag them into any text field. This will create a bibliography in your default export format. Set your default format in your Preferences menu under Export.
  • Right-Click to Create Citation/Bibliography: Right-Click on one or more references and select Create Bibliography from Selected Item(s) .
  • Creating Bibliographies Instructions for using Zotero to create bibliographies

Finding Full Text PDFs

You can use Zotero to store PDFs and find full-text from our library subscriptions. 

Instructions to Connect Zotero to Lane Library

  • Go to your Preferences in Zotero. For Windows: Edit/Preferences, For Mac: Zotero/Preferences
  • Navigate to  Advanced   in the Preferences menu
  • Insert this link in the  Open URL/Resolver  box:  http://sfx.stanford.edu/local?sfx.directlink=off&

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Finding Full Text After Initial Set-Up

  • Highlight a reference and click on the small green Locate arrow in the upper right corner
  • From the pull-down menu, choose Library Lookup to locate and download the article
  • You can then drag and drop the PDF file onto the reference in Zotero

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After you attach a PDF to a reference in Zotero, you will see a blue dot in the PaperClip column. Click on the blue dot to open the PDF.

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  • ZotFile Use this Zotero plugin to manage your attachments: automatically rename, move, and attach PDFs (or other files) to Zotero items, sync PDFs from your Zotero library to your (mobile) PDF reader (e.g. an iPad, Android tablet, etc.) and extract annotations from PDF files.

Collaborative Work

You can use Zotero Groups to:

  • Collaborate with colleagues on ongoing research and manuscripts
  • Share your collections of resources with others working in related areas
  • Explore public collections of resources 

To create groups, login to the web version of Zotero, and select Groups  in the top navigation menu. You can set groups to be either public or private depending on your needs. Please note that you can not share PDFs in public groups.

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Zotero is compatible with most web browsers and can be used to insert citations into documents using:

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You do not need to sign up for an account to use Zotero, but registering will allow you to create shared groups, sync your citations across devices, and access your citations online. Zotero is free to download and use; the only cost is for optional additional online file  storage . As of May 2023, the first 300 MB is free.

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Citation mangers help you organize your research, share citations, and consistently cite your sources.

Citation managers allow you to

  • Import citations from databases and the web.
  • Organize your citations by category (project, topic, etc.).
  • Sync your resources across different computers.
  • Store, access, and annotate PDFs.
  • Collaborate with others by sharing your citation libraries.
  • Input citations directly into your word processor.
  • Easily switch between various citations styles.
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UC Berkeley's Zotero FAQs can also help solve some common issues. 

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Zotero is a free, open source citation manager with a desktop app, browser extension, and integration with Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and LibreOffice.

Installing Zotero is simple- just 3 easy steps! 

1. Download Zotero. Go to Zotero.org and click on the red Download button. From the download page, download the desktop app and the browser extension, Zotero Connector. 

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2. Register for an account. Click on the register link in the upper right hand corner of the download page. Fill out the form to create your account. 

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3. Log in to Zotero. Once the Zotero desktop app downloads, find and open Preferences (Mac users: Zotero menu, PC users: Edit menu). Click over to the Sync tab and enter your username and password. Now you're set to use Zotero! 

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Zotero allows its users to organize items into folders, create group libraries, and edit entries if needed. Setting up folders before adding items to your library is recommended- there is no way to do so while adding items using the Zotero Connector. 

Screenshot of a Zotero library, with a folder menu on the left, and list of articles in the middle, and the information for a single article on the right.

Collections & Libraries: Users can create collections and subcollections to organize citations. Group libraries also appear in the left hand menu. 

Items: Items are shown with icons that indicate type (article, book chapter, conference proceeding, etc.) and a drop down menu for PDFs and screenshots. 

Detail Menu : Item details can be edited if needed. This menu also includes a space for notes, tags, and suggestions of related articles. 

There are several ways to add items to Zotero: through the Zotero Connector, adding items manually using a form, and drag + drop a PDF into the Zotero library (Zotero will usually, but not always, extrapolate the data it needs from the PDF). 

A portion of a screenshot of a journal article webpage. A browser extension shaped like a piece of paper is circled in red. There is a window in the upper right hand corner the shows a drop down menu that says My Library and a list of items being saved to Zotero. These items include an article, listed as a title, a PDF, and a screenshot.

2. Manually Add an Item : In the desktop app, click on the green plus sign icon and select the type of item you'd like to add. Then fill out the information in the right hand menu. 

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3. Drag + Drop: Drag and drop a PDF of an article into Zotero. For most articles, Zotero will extract the information it needs and add it to the library. 

4. Import a File : To import items from a file, select File > Import... and select "A File". Zotero accepts Zotero RDF, CSL JSON, BibTeX, RIS, and other file types . Zotero can add the imported items into a new folder if selected. 

Creating citations while using Google Docs or Microsoft word is easy. The process is the same for both programs. Google Docs will add a Zotero menu when opened in a browser with the Connector installed. Microsoft Word automatically installs a plugin when the Zotero desktop app is downloaded. To use this feature, Zotero needs to be open on your desktop. 

1. To insert an in-text citation , click on the Zotero menu and select Add/Edit Citation. Zotero will first show the citation styles menu. Select from the most common from the menu, or find other styles by clicking on the Get Additional Styles link. If you change your mind after selecting this style, click on the Document Preferences option the Zotero menu in Google Docs. 

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Zotero will then launch a red search bar. Search for the paper you would like to insert, choose it, and a citation will appear in your document where your cursor is. Keep repeating that process throughout your paper. 

A cropped screenshot of Google Docs. A paper is in the process of being written, but the main focus is a red search bar with a few letter in it, and a list of results to choose an article from.

2. To insert the References List,  click on the Zotero menu and choose Add/Edit Bibliography. Zotero will format the citations according to the style you chose. NOTE: While Zotero will do the heavy lifting of formatting the citations, it is up to you to double check that they are accurate. No citation machine or generator can be 100% accurate.  

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This page describes how to get citations and pdfs from the web or your desktop into Zotero.

When retrieving sources from the web, you'll use the Zotero browser connector. It will appear somewhere in your address bar depending on your browser. Normally, it looks like a Zotero icon, but when Zotero recognizes a citation or citations it will change according to the item type.

Adding sources is also known as "importing."

Note: Zotero, like other citation tools, is only as good as the metdata provided it. It's important to check your citations. You can easily fix any error by clicking on the metadata field in Info.

Single Sources (one at a time)

When viewing an individual book record in HOLLIS, Zotero displays a small blue book icon near the address bar.

  • Click on that icon to add the book to your Zotero library: 

saving a book into Zotero from HOLLIS

Multiple Sources

When viewing multiple items on a search results screen in HOLLIS , Zotero will display a folder icon to the right of the address bar.

  • Click the folder icon and a window will open, allowing you to select the HOLLIS records you would like to add to your Zotero library.
  • When you are done selecting, click OK to add to your Zotero library.

Zotero Item Selector box

Note: Adding multiple sources to Zotero at once is recommended only for searches in the Library Catalog section of HOLLIS. Bulk adding from the Catalog & Articles section may result in incomplete metadata for journal articles, as well as PDFs not automatically downloading.

  • This is described in the section on adding journal article citations to Zotero .

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Click the icon, and a small window will open.

Select which items you'd like to save, and click OK.

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Zotero can recognize descriptive information or metadata from many websites.

To save a website to Zotero just click on the website icon to the right of the address bar.

The metadata and a snapshot of the page will be saved to Zotero.

Location of website snapshot in Zotero

Saving PDFs that you already on have on your computer to Zotero is easy: drag and drop them into a collection. Zotero will then have the PDF, but it needs to create a "parent item" so Zotero can save the metadata necessary for citing the work later.

  • Drag-and-drop a PDF into a collection.
  • Zotero will automatically attempt to retrieve metadata for the item and add it for you.
  • Note: this metadata retrieval usually works really well when the PDF contains a unique identifier, e.g., a DOI. However, it may only work partially for items such as working papers, preprints, and manuscripts; in that case, you will need to add missing metadata manually (see below).

You can also add PDFs by clicking on the Adobe icon when viewing PDFs in your browser.

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Manually Add Metadata for PDFs

If retrieving metadata does not work, you will only have the PDF itself in your library, without the necessary metadata to generate a proper citation. You will therefore need to manually add this information to the item: 

Zotero menu with Create Parent item option

Although most of the citation information that Zotero captures will be correct, it is always a good idea to check every item's author, title, date, etc., and then to correct and/or add data. 

Correcting Information

All fields can be edited by clicking in the field.

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APA Style Title Case

Note that Zotero's output for APA style does not change title casing to sentence style. To change titles that are not in sentence case for APA or other styles with that requirement, right-click on the title > Transform text > Sentence case.

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Citation managers are software tools that help you collect, organize, cite, and share references. They take your collection of PDFs, source citations, and other references and organize them into a personal library. They also can integrate with writing tools like MS Word to create citations from your library as you write. Anyone working on larger writing projects or trying to manage collections of PDFs will benefit from using a citation manager.

UW-Madison Libraries support three main citation managers:

EndNote is available as EndNote Basic, a free browser-based tool, or as EndNote Desktop, an installed application with more advanced functionality. EndNote offers discounted pricing to students and for version upgrades.

Mendeley is a free citation manager which can be using in a browser or installed on your computer. Users can opt to pay for additional cloud storage and collaboration options.

Zotero is a free, open-source citation manager that runs primarily as an installed application on your computer. At this time, it is the only tool we support that can integrate with Google Docs.

Librarians teach  hands-on classes about citation managers  at locations around campus.

Consultations

Library staff are happy to assist you in determining the best citation manager for your information needs or in answering any questions you may have. Please contact your liaison librarian or a member of the group of citation managers  consultants .

Tutorials and Assistance

For a general overview on citation managers, please see our What is a Citation Manager tutorial . Specific citation manager user manuals and information are listed on the EndNote, Mendeley, and Zotero pages linked above.

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Go to the Zotero website at the link above, click on "Log in," and register for a free account. 

From the Zotero homepage or www.zotero.org/download, download the Zotero desktop application and browser extension (Zotero Connector) for your Internet browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Safari). 

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Once you have the Zotero desktop application downloaded to your computer, you can set up syncing by signing in using your Zotero username and password. Syncing allows you to access your Zotero library from any computer. Zotero provides you with 300 MB of free storage. You can purchase additional storage space on the Zotero website. 

1. Click on  Preferences  under the  Edit  menu:

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2. Click  Sync  and enter your Zotero username and password, and click  Set Up Syncing :

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3. Click on the "Sync with zotero.org" icon in the upper right-hand corner to sync your Zotero library:

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Zotero is a free, open-source citation manager. The free option carries an online storage limit of 300 MB. Colorado School of Mines has an institutional subscription that removes this storage limitation. This guide will help you get set up and started with using Zotero.

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  • Close Word; if Word is open Zotero tends to not install the Word plugin properly.
  • First, download and install Zotero. It will automatically recognize your operating system. Click the download link and follow the installation instructions.
  • Second, install the Zotero Connector. It will automatically recognize your browser. If you want to install the connector on more than one browser, revisit this page in that browser.

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  • Open Zotero from your app tray or start menu on your dektop. Check that it opens.
  • In your preferred browser, the Zotero Connector should appear in the upper right-hand corner (see below). If it doesn’t appear there, try to close and reopen your browser.

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  • Additionally, you can now start Word, wherein you should see a Zotero ribbon as shown below.

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  • If you were unable to complete any of previous tasks, please reach out to Seth Vuletich ( [email protected] ).
  • In Zotero, go to Edit -> Preferences
  • Under the “Sync” tab select “Create Account”

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  • Fill out the form that opens in your browser, sign up with your Mines email to access unlimited storage and click “Register”.
  • Back in Zotero, under the “Sync” tab fill in your username and password to link your Zotero account to the desktop application.
  • If you already have a Zotero account under a non-Mines email, you can add your Mines email to your account for unlimited storage. Sign into Zotero in your browser, go to Settings -> Account and then add an email address as shown below.

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  • You should now be ready to use Zotero! If you have any problems, please reach out to Seth Vuletich ( [email protected] ) and he will help you get up and running.
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What is Zotero?

Zotero is an open source citation manager that describes itself as a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share research. Available for Mac, Windows, and Linux, it integrates with Word, LibreOffice, and Google Docs; supports thousands of citation styles; flags retracted items; and more.

Zotero has very robust documentation . If you don't find what you need on this quick guide, be sure to check the official documentation. If you would like one-on-one assistance, you can schedule an appointment to meet with me.

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About citation managers

A citation manager helps you keep track of articles and books as you find them, tag and annotate them, and easily create citations and bibliographies in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or other writing software. Using any citation manager will be more efficient for most scholars than not using one at all.

Most citation managers consist of three parts:

  • a collection of your citations,
  • browser plug-ins to more easily capture citation information from your sources,
  • a plug-in or other way to easily get your citations into your work, usually in a variety of citation styles.

Even if you use a citation manager, you will still need to consider what citation style you plan to use (even though the formatting with many citation managers is automatic). This guide also include information about citation styles .

In this guide, you'll find information on:  RefWorks , Zotero , Mendeley ,  Endnote , NoodleTools , and PowerNotes .

If you have questions about choosing a citation manager, contact a librarian . You can contact your subject librarian for guidance. Also, feel free to contact us to when you have questions about best practices or if have trouble with these tools.

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  • RefWorks  is provided by Penn Libraries for the Penn community (including alumni). It is a well-established platform, but has limitations in terms of working with PDF files.
  • Endnote  works well for the health sciences and for large collections of articles, despite some technical and installation issues.
  • Zotero is an open-source software program that is easy to use. It has screenshot and simple web archiving capabilities.
  • Mendeley  is research management software, so it includes search and PDF annotation. It suffers from accuracy issues.

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What is a citation manager?

A citation manager is a software tool used to create personalized databases of citation information and notes. They allow you to:

  • import and organize citation information from article indexes and other sources,
  • export your citations into Word documents or other types of publications,
  • format citations for your papers and bibliographies using APA and many other styles, and
  • include your own notes.

Choosing a citation manager

  • Guide to Citation Managers at UMN
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Zotero is a free, open-source citation manager that:

  • imports and organizes citations and PDFs;
  • recognizes and creates citations for wide range of file types;
  • formats citations in thousands of styles including APA and Chicago;
  • easily adds in-text citations to Word and Google Doc documents, and creates a bibliography from those citations;
  • allows you to add notes to your citation information for later use.

EndNote is a computer-based, desktop citation manager available for purchase through the University Bookstore that allows you to:

  • create your own database of citations by importing references from article databases and the library catalog
  • have unlimited reference and attachment storage
  • automatically generate bibliographies and in-text citations in all major styles
  • edit and customize styles

EndNote Online

EndNote Online  is a free online citation manager that allows you to:

  • collect and store up to 50,000 references
  • organize and share your references with others
  • insert references and format a bibliography in Word

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Register for a free account to use Zotero online and to download the desktop version.

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Mayorkas Was Impeached. What Happens Next?

The first impeachment of a sitting cabinet member sets off a series of choreographed rituals that dates back to the impeachment of former President Andrew Johnson in 1868.

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Republican members of the House impeached Alejandro N. Mayorkas, the homeland security secretary, with a simple majority vote on Tuesday. It sets off a series of choreographed rituals that dates back to the impeachment of former President Andrew Johnson in 1868. Here’s a look at what happens next.

A ceremonial procession

Once the House approves two articles of impeachment laying out the accusations against Mr. Mayorkas as part of its oversight and investigatory responsibilities , they are then walked over to the Senate.

The day after President Johnson was impeached, in February 1868, the articles of impeachment were delivered to the Senate by Representative Thaddeus Stevens, Republican of Pennsylvania. Mr. Stevens was so ill that he had to be carried through the Capitol .

Once the articles are delivered, the Senate, acting as a High Court of Impeachment , would schedule a trial during which senators would consider evidence, hear witnesses and, ultimately, vote to acquit or convict. They could also vote to dismiss the charges.

The Senate trial

The House speaker names impeachment managers from the chamber who would be tasked with arguing the case against the impeached official, serving as the prosecution team in the Senate trial.

In the case of Mr. Mayorkas, the impeachment articles also appoint 11 impeachment managers. The group includes Representatives Mark E. Green of Tennessee, the chairman of the Homeland Security Committee that drew up the charges, and Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, Republican of Georgia, who has led the drive to seek his removal. Also part of the team are Representatives Andy Biggs of Arizona, Ben Cline of Virginia, Clay Higgins of Louisiana, Andrew Garbarino of New York, Michael Guest of Mississippi, Harriet M. Hageman of Wyoming, Laurel Lee of Florida, Michael McCaul of Texas and August Pfluger of Texas.

The Biden administration would have the right to have an agent or attorney appear to answer for the articles of impeachment against Mr. Mayorkas. That includes appointing House Democrats to serve on the defense team.

In a trial, senators would sit as a jury in judgment of Mr. Mayorkas. For many, it would be the third impeachment trial they would sit through, after two consecutive impeachment trials of former President Donald J. Trump, in 2020 and 2021. Eventually, senators would take a vote on the charges. They could agree to dismiss the articles or render a verdict.

The verdict

If a trial moves forward without the charges being dismissed, a two-thirds majority would be required to convict and remove Mr. Mayorkas, an exceedingly unlikely outcome given that Democrats control the Senate. Democrats have the majority, holding 48 seats and the votes of three independents who caucus with them. Senate Republicans are in the minority , controlling 49 seats. If Democrats held together in support of him, Mr. Mayorkas would be acquitted even if every Republican voted to convict.

If he were to be found guilty, according to Article II, Section Four of the Constitution, Mr. Mayorkas would be removed from his position and the Senate could vote to bar him from being able to hold office again.

Aishvarya Kavi is based in the Washington bureau. More about Aishvarya Kavi

Unsafe conditions, excess ejections defined 2024 WM Phoenix Open. What changes next year?

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Scottsdale police arrested triple the number of people at this year's WM Phoenix Open compared with 2023 as the event devolved because of crowds, mud, overly intoxicated attendees and entrance gates closing early.

Officers arrested 54 people between Feb. 5 and Feb. 11 at the annual golf tournament at TPC Scottsdale compared with 18 in 2023 and zero in 2022, Aaron Bolin, a Scottsdale police spokesperson, said. The exact charges they were booked on weren't immediately available.

Bolin said 211 people were ejected from the event. Reasons could have included not following liquor laws that bar intoxicated persons from being at a place that serves alcohol, or for violating Professional Golfers Association rules for fan behavior, such as shouting as a golfer is about to swing or excessive heckling, he said. In addition, 73 people were removed for trespassing.

Bolin said the figures didn't include arrests involving underage drinking violations. The Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control was responsible for those figures, he said.

Bolin said previous year's numbers could have been affected because Glendale hosted the Super Bowl in 2023, and 2022 was a post-COVID year.

Taylor Davidson, a Phoenix resident who was seated at the 16th hole with her friends, posted a video on TikTok featuring a shirtless man running onto the course, another man sitting next to two standing officers with his hands cuffed behind his back and lines of countless people seemingly clogging every major thoroughfare.

Davidson told The Arizona Republic she didn't recall security checking her bag or even scanning her ticket and believed that was a factor in how busy the area was.

"I've never seen that many people in one place in my entire life," Davidson said.

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Davidson said she saw officers approach people who appeared passed out, escort them out of the area and arrest others for various reasons. Davidson said she saw one man wake up shortly before doing a flip into a sand bunker where he proceeded to make "sand angels."

Davidson saw people get arrested when she attended the Phoenix Open last year, but she said this year felt different.

"It was a lot crazier from what I saw this year," Davidson said. "Last year, I did more walking around, too — like in the general area. And I mean there were a lot of drunk people, but this year was definitely a lot worse. There were a lot of people non-responsive, stumbling all around, falling. I've seen many, many videos of people just going completely limp."

Davidson attributed some of the chaos to the muddy conditions that caused people to fall or slide down — whether they were sober or not — and caking themselves in mud.

"I think mud (was) just tracked everywhere," Davidson said. "Everyone's shoes were completely ruined. The ends of people's pants had mud. I think people were just kind of sliding everywhere — drunk or not. Honestly, I almost slid down a hill. It just made things a lot harder. It was a lot harder to get around."

'Nothing is off the table': WM Phoenix Open promises change after drunk fans debacle

For next year's tournament, Davidson suggested organizers add more food stalls, as alcohol was much more readily available compared with some 90-minute-plus lines for concessions.

"I think a lot of people were getting super drunk on an empty stomach," Davidson said. "And then it was, on top of that, really hard to get food."

The tournament shut its gates in the early afternoon on Saturday, which kept fans with legitimate tickets from entering the event they paid for.

Pam Willis, a Gilbert resident, said she planned on attending the tournament on Saturday with her husband and nephew who was visiting from Chicago, and they planned on going in the afternoon after the rain had let up.

Her plans were dashed after shuttle staff turned them away, saying entry to the tournament was closed for the rest of the day. Willis said this left her confused as she saw a Facebook post from the WM Phoenix Open's official page saying the closure was temporary.

"The people that were at the shuttle service said, 'No, they're not letting anybody in for the rest of the day — go home,'" Willis said.

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She added that she wouldn't have minded waiting a little longer for a shuttle to arrive as her family only planned to walk around the area for a few hours, but ultimately decided to return home.

Willis said she has since searched for a contact to obtain a refund for the tickets, which cost her about $300, but hasn't found any announcement from tournament officials about where or when that process would be.

"The communication and lack of who do I call to remedy this and how can I even do this is, yeah, it's a little frustrating," Willis said.

The tournament's website seems to offer an unforgiving refund policy.

"All ticket sales are final with no refunds or exchanges," the site states.

Tournament chairman George Thimsen was not available for comment for the second day.

Muddy conditions left much of the course unsuitable for fans Saturday, forcing them to crowd into smaller areas.

Those inside the tournament gates were cut off from buying food or alcohol around the time Willis was turned away in an attempt to ease crowding near the entrance.

More: Epic Waste Management Phoenix Open overshadowed by drunk, unruly fans at TPC Scottsdale

The Scottsdale Police Department also cited the unusual weather.

“The course conditions were not normal due to the mud and rain,” Allison Sempsis, the department’s public information officer, said. “This resulted in the large crowds only occupying a small portion of the course and caused a large buildup of crowds.”

Sempsis also noted that, at one point, fans were allowed in without having their tickets scanned.

“There was a large group of attendees that were stopped before going through the gate,” Sempsis said. “Attendees were waved through for a short time period in order to keep everyone safe and to create a larger space for people to move around on the course.”

More: Should Waste Management Phoenix Open stop selling alcohol after drunken fans controversy?

Asked how Scottsdale police planned to alter its security strategy in the future, Bolin said on Monday that it was "entirely too early" to say.

"Those decisions are part of the entire planning process and weigh multiple factors including, challenges of the previous year(s), day of the week within the event, profile of golfers/elevated event status, historical population within the footprint, weather conditions throughout the operational period, venue activation locations, footprint condition and its ability to absorb attendees," Bolin said.

Reach the reporter Perry Vandell at [email protected] or 602-444-2474. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @PerryVandell .

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