Reference Managers: Zotero and Mendeley

Reference manager applications allow researchers to save time by:                     Retrieving, collecting, and organizing references from our databases

  Creating bibliographies

  Inserting citations and footnotes in your research paper

                                           Storing and organizing documents

                                           Offering collaboration tools for groups projects                  

 Please remember:

♦ Reference tools are not error free, so always re-check your citations for correct information and formatting.

♦ Redeemer does not recommend one citation tool over another, but here we provide details on two popular free options for academic institutions.

♦ Many different reference managers are available. Which is right for you? Consider:

• Cost involved 
• System requirements
• Mobile access 
• Free personal storage
• Collaboration needs
• Tech support available 

♦ See the comparison chart in this guide for more information.