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Research Notes for the Twenty First CenturyWhat is Zotero?Zotero () is a free, open-source note taking software developed by George Mason University’s Roy Rosenzweig Center for History & New Media (). It allows you to organize, cite, and share your research.Installing ZoteroInstalling Zotero is different based on which operating system you use: Mac or Windows.1) Zotero for Firefox (for either Windows, Mac, or Linux)Requires that you have the Mozilla Firefox web browser.If you do not, visit to learn more.Install ZoteroGo to Click on the large, red “Download Now” buttonIn the left hand pane, click the “Zotero 3.0 for Firefox” bannerFollow your computer’s instructions for installationIf you have the Firefox browser open, you will need to restart itZotero is installed!It can be found in the lower right hand corner of your browser as either a “Z” or “zotero”Click on this and Zotero will open in your Firefox browser = Install a Word Processing pluginReturn to the Zotero download page ()Underneath the “Zotero 3.0 for Firefox” banner, click the “Add a plugin for Word or LibreOffice” link.Select the appropriate plug-in for the Word Processing software (Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, OpenOffice, or NeoOffice) and Operating System (Windows, Mac, Linux)Click on the “Install” link for the appropriate plug inFollow your computer’s instructions for installationYour plug in is installed! (I will explain how to use this feature later)2) Zotero Standalone (Mac only)Install ZoteroGo to Click on the large, red “Download Now” buttonIn the right hand pane, click the “Zotero 3.0 for Mac” bannerFollow your computer’s instructions for installationZotero is installed!You will be able to find Zotero in your applications folderInstall a Browser ExtensionReturn to the Zotero download page ()Underneath the “Zotero 3.0 for Mac” banner, click the browser you most often useNOTE: you can install all of the browser extensions if you likeFollow your computer’s instructions for installationBrowser extension installed! (I will explain how this feature works later)Word Processing PluginsZotero stand alone comes with the plug ins for Microsoft Word and LibreOffice already installed.If you use another word processor, follow the same instructions for the Word processing plug in above.Other Zotero WalkthroughsNorthwestern University Library: State University Library: DemoORGANIZE: Importing MaterialCITE: Exporting MaterialSHARE: Profiles and GroupsCreating a ProfileGo to and click on the “Register” button in upper right hand cornerFollow the registration instructions; it will require you to verify your email accountLog In to your Zotero Profile back at Click on the “Settings” button in the upper right hand corner to customize your profile!Account: Change your password or emailProfile: Update your username, add photo of yourself, provide a brief paragraph of your research interestsUpload your c.v.Check your PRIVACY settings: Do you want your research public?Emails: notifications of Zotero activityFeeds/API: get the raw data of your library for integration with other software, programs, and projectsStorage: you get 300MB for free. After that you have to pay! Search for other users, follow their libraries!Group LibrariesWhile signed in to your Zotero account, click on the “Groups” tab at the top of the pageClick “Create New Group”Choose your level of PrivacyEnter your Group’s informationOnce created, the Group Library will show up in your Zotero Library—both on and offline!Any additions, edits, or deletions will be synced with all of that Group Library’s members.Readings on Zotero Plug-Ins visit the plug in forums: Paper MachinesChris Roberson-Johnson at Meta Lab: Guldi at Inscape: Zotfile (attachment manager)“Joscha” at Columbia University Library: Zotero MapsZotero Blog: Omeka Zotero ImportOmeka Codex: ................
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