Objectives
Review the Basic functions of a Citation Manager
Apply the Basic Functions in Different Tools for Citation Management
Practice Transferring Data from one Citation Manager to Another
Basic Citation Management Functions
Save Citation Data and Files
Manual Entry
Database Import
Web Scraping
Create Bibliographies and Format In-text Citations through Word Processor Integration (typically MS Word)
Create Customized Styles
Share Citation Data and Files
RefWorks
Database Imports from Major Sources Like Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, and Web of Science
Web Scraping Function Works Best with Google Scholar (Not Recommended) and PubMED (Recommended)
Well-Developed Menu for Creating Customized Styles
Sharing Function Does Not Support Group Creation
Cannot Cite from Shared Folders
Flow
Database Import not Supported in Most Sources Flow Relies on Webscraper and PDF Metadata to Save Data
Web Scraper Functions best in ProQuest databases, Google Scholar, and PubMED Web Scraper will Sometimes Capture PDFs
Does Not Have a Menu for Customizing Citation Styles Can Import Custom Styles from RefWorks
Sharing Function Does Not Support Group Creation Can Cite from Shared Folders
Has a Plug-in For Google Docs
Mendeley
Database Import Not Supported in Most Sources.
Mendeley Relies on Webscraper and PDF Metadata to Save Data
Can make use of EBSCO’s RIS export
Creating Custom Styles Requires Use of a Separate Application: CSL (Citation Style Language) Editor
Sharing Function Supports the Creation of Groups
Supports Integration with Open Office as well as MS Word
Zotero
Database Import Not Supported in Most Sources Zotero Relies on a Large Library of Custom-Scripted Webscrapers
to Save Data.
Can Use EBSCO’s RIS Export
Creating Custom Styles Requires Use of a Separate Application: CSL (Citation Style Language) Editor Existing styles may be imported from
https://www.zotero.org/styles/
Sharing Function Supports the Creation of Groups
Supports Open Office Integration and offers a wide variety of Add-ons for enhanced functionality
Transferring Citation Data
Exporting and Importing RIS Files
Use Built-In Data Integration/Direct Import Features
Zotero => Mendely
RefWorks => Flow
Mendely => Flow
EndNote (version 8 or higher) => RefWorks
Important steps when using Zotero on shared computers:
2. Select the “Advanced” menu
3.Select the “Files and Folders” Section
4. Select “Show Data Directory”
Important steps when using Zotero on shared computers:
5. Locate the “zotero.sqlite” files, close Firefox, and delete
the files.
Important steps when using Zotero on shared computers:
7. Restart Firefox and open the Zotero preferences
“Sync” menu.
8. Enter your Zoterousername and
password
10. If you have many attachments in your library, you might choose not to
sync attachements, or “Download files as needed” in order to sync more
quickly
Important steps when using Zotero on shared computers:
11. Click on this “Sync” button to download your Zotero library from Zotero’s
server
Important steps when using Zotero on shared computers:
12. When you finish using the computer, be sure to
delete your username and password from the Zoteropreferences “Sync” menu.
Important steps when using Zotero on shared computers:
13. If you are concerned about your privacy, or as a courtesy to other users, re-open the data directory and
delete your data.