That's it! You have successfully installed your Zotero library and are now ready to add sources to your library. When prompted to add the 'Zotero Connector,' click add extension. The browser extension allows you to automatically download citation information from journal websites or search tools like Google Scholar.Ĩ. Make sure to install the version that matches your browser, for example, Chrome. Next, download the browser extension, also at the Zotero download website. Zotero is a free, easy to use software that helps you save, manage, and cite research sources. Choose 'standard' installation, then 'install.' On the last screen of the Wizard, click 'finish.'ħ.

Walk through the four steps of the Wizard. If you have trouble finding the file, search your computer for 'Zotero.'ĥ. Select the desired item type from the drop-down menu (e. Select the green New Item ( ) button at the top of the center column. How do I add articles to Zotero Manually add an item to your Zotero library: Open the Zotero program. Depending on your browser the location of downloaded files may be slightly different. Follow the prompts to install the Connector. exe file will appear in the lower left corner of your browser. On the following page, first download the Zotero library assistant. (For directions on how to install Zotero for other browsers, check out these directions.) There are two download parts: installing the Zotero library (steps 2-6) and installing the Zotero browser extension (steps 7-8).Ģ.

I will demonstrate installing Zotero Standalone for Chrome on a PC.

Zotero works with the browsers Firefox, Chrome and Safari.

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