Zotero: A Citation Tool

• Zotero can be used on your computer without creating an account on zotero.org
• However, registering for an account allows you to sync your entire Zotero library and access it from any computer thorugh zotero.org
• To create an account:
  1. Visit www.zotero.org/user/register/
  2. Follow the instructions, and submit your information

• Syncing with your Zotero account links the data saved in your Zotero library (citations, notes, tags) with your online account
• Data synced to your online account is accessible on any computer
• Syncing this information is free and has no storage limit
• To sync your Zotero library with your online account:

           1.  Open Zotero Standalone (app for Mac, PC, or Linux)

           2.  Navigate to preferences under the Actions button

           3.  Click on the Sync tab and enter your account information

• Files attached to your references, including PDFs and iamges, can also be synced to your online account
• Zotero allows up to 300 MB of free file storage
• Additional storage space can be purchased in your storage settings