

ris file type that is common among bibliographic software applications. You can also manually add items to your library as well as create an item out of any web page you might be visiting using the Zotero Connector plug-in. Though only a few databases list Zotero in their export options, most will, in fact, export to Zotero. It also has a social media like function that will allow you to follow the research of others or others to follow yours. You can even make them public if you like. You can create groups and share library folders with them. Zotero can export resources in a format readable by most other bibliographic software including EndNote/EndNote Basic. Zotero's free online storage is limited to 300 MB and additional storage can be purchased. Zotero does allow for storage of files within your library.

Zotero has an iOS app and you can access your Zotero library on the web via the Zotero site. Zotero is completely free and open source. It is available as a desktop download for Mac, Windows, and Linux. Sloan Foundation, and the United States Institute of Museum and Library Services. Zotero was created by the Center for History and New Media and George Mason University and sponsored by the Andrew W. Click 'Save Changes' to save.įor more information you can have a look at Mozilla Firefox's page on enabling and disabling cookies.

Then, under the 'Privacy' tab, either set the 'History' drop down option to 'Use custom settings for history' tick 'Accept Third Party Cookies'. Then, under 'Cookies' click 'Manage exceptions.' and allow, then click 'Done'.Ĭlick the Menu button at the top right and click 'Options'. Click 'Show Advanced Settings' at the bottom of the page, then click 'Content Settings.' under 'Privacy'. Follow the steps below to resolve this issue:Ĭlick 'Customise' (three black lines on the top right of the screen), and then 'Settings'. Sometimes there is a conflict with your browser's security settings and the plugin. In Chrome and Firefox the plugin appears in the upper right corner of your browser, while for Safari and Edge users, the Mendeley plugin shows up in the bookmarks or favorites bar.Įxample of Chrome Plugin Browser Security Conflicts To install the plugin from the Mendeley app click Tools > Install Web Importer.ĭepending on which browser you use the importer will be in a different location but regardless of the browser it will function the same. Mendeley also provides a Web Importer tool which allows you to import citations, and sometimes the full text article, directly from your browser in to your library.
