UTUGuides: Reference Management: Getting started

Getting started

1. Download and install Zotero and Connector for web browsers.

If you are using a university machine, download Zotero from the Software Center and Zotero Connector from the website.

2. If you wish, create an account with Zotero, so you can access the program from multiple computers and back up your Zotero library to the cloud. To do this, log in to Zotero Edit-Settings-Sync.

3. The Word add-on will automatically download when you install Zotero.

If the Word add-on is not automatically installed, check in Zotero under Tools- Add-ons that the add-on is active. If this is not enough, install the add-in in Zotero under Edit- Settings- References-Install Microsoft Word Add-in. In addition to Word, Zotero can also be used with other word processors (instructions).

4. Save the Volter OpenURL address in the Zotero settings (Edit->Settings -> scroll down to Locate):
https://utuvolter.fi/openurl/358FIN_UTUR/358FIN_UTUR:VU1?

5. Zotero is ready to use!

Zotero guidance

Our library will advise you on how to use Zotero. You can send your questions to:Kirjasto neuvoo Zoteron käyttöönotossa. Kysymykset voit laittaa osoitteeseen: library@utu.fi

Zotero support

Zotero provides 300 MB of free storage space for its cloud service, Zotero in the browser. References take up very little space, attachments such as PDF files, images, videos, etc eat up space faster.

Tips for managing memory space:

You can buy more space from Zotero: http://www.zotero.org/support/storage
Download PDFs and other attachments to another cloud service. See instructions on the Zotero website: https://www.zotero.org/support/sync#alternative_syncing_solutions
- If you decide to use another cloud service to store your attachments, you should look at tools that connect to the Zotero cloud, such as ZotFile, which allows you to easily access attachments directly from Zotero.
- For more information, see: https://www.zotero.org/support/plugins#attachment_file_management

Muita vinkkejä:

You can also use Zotero without syncing your attachments to browser-based Zotero. Remember that if you use Zotero this way, your references will not be available or stored in Zotero except on your own computer.