Downloading and Installing Zotero
To download and install Zotero, follow these steps:
Go to Zotero.org and click on the "Download" button. We recommend you also download the Browser Connector for your web browser.
Creating a Zotero Account
Once you have downloaded the Zotero software, it's a good idea to create a Zotero account so you can save and sync your citations online, as well as on your own computer.
To create an account:
Go to the Zotero website and click "Log In" in the upper right corner.
Then, choose Register for a free account.
After you have registered, open the Zotero software on your computer and click on Edit--Preferences--Sync
Enter the username and password that you just registered in the Zotero website and click the "Set Up Syncing" button.
Exporting references from Scholar OneSearch
Exporting References from Library Databases
You can export items directly from library databases to your Zotero account using the Zotero Connector for your browser:
Exporting References from Websites
You can also save items directly from the Web using the Zotero Connector in your browser:
Next Step
Next Step: Learn how to create a bibliography at Using Zotero with Microsoft Word.
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