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Zotero: Training

A guide to getting started with the Zotero citation management program.

Need help?

For help with citations and citation management software, please Ask a Librarian or make an appointment with a member of the Citation Management Team.

What we can help you with:

  • Locating citation style guides
  • Determining how a tricky source type should be cited
  • Getting started with a citation manager supported by the library
  • Switching from one citation manager to another
  • Troubleshooting common citation manager issues

What we can't help you with:

  • Checking your reference list or bibliography for correctness
  • Checking your in-text citations for correctness
  • Installing, using or troubleshooting a citation manager not supported by the library
  • TurnItIn or other plagiarism-detecting software
  • Determining whether you or another user have committed plagiarism

When in doubt, reach out for help!

Spring workshops

All workshops are held synchronously over Zoom. Captioned recordings will be available after each workshop. See the library events page for more details and registration options.


Introduction to Citation Management Tools

February 6, 12-12:45pm ET | Register


Introduction to Citation Management Tools

February 8, 12-12:45pm ET | Canceled.


Getting Started with Mendeley

February 9, 12-12:45pm ET | Register


Getting Started with EndNote

February 13, 12-12:45pm ET | Register


Getting Started with RefWorks

February 14, 12-12:45pm ET | Register


10 Advanced EndNote Features

February 15, 12-12:45pm ET | Register


Getting Started with Zotero

February 17, 12-12:45pm ET | Register

Workshop recordings

Can't make it to one of our current workshops? Check out these past recordings.

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