Subject Guides: AVS 249: Laboratory and Companion Animal Science: Citation Managers

Free Citation Managers

Mendeley
Owned by Elsevier. Desktop, online, & app versions available. Write 'n' Cite plugin for Microsoft Word (NOT Word 365) and LibreOffice. Browser extension available. Online storage up to 2GB.
Zotero
Developed by the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media at GMU. Desktop and online versions available. Write 'n' Cite plugin for Microsoft Word and LibreOffice. Browser extension available. Online storage up to 300 MB; option to upgrade for a fee.

Need Quick Citations?

ZoteroBib
ZoteroBib or Zbib is a citation generator created by the folks at Zotero. Use the DOI or a URL to quickly cite a source and choose from over 9,000 citation style options.

Comparing Citation Managers

Choosing a Citation Manager is almost like choosing a car. You have to make sure you like the layout, feel, maker, and cost. Often, your choice of citation manager can be dictated by your advisor- you end up using the one they do.

To find out more information about the various options out there, click over to this Wikipedia Article: Comparison of Reference Management Software.

Using Zotero

Using Mendeley

Mendeley Tutorials can be found on the Mendeley YouTube Channel

More Information

Citation Management & Writing Tools Comparison
From MIT Libraries. Compares Zotero, Mendeley, and Endnote in straightforward, relevant categories.
Benefits of Using Citation Managers
From Western University. Links to a brief video outlining the best features of citation managers.