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This guide contains all the information you need to start using Zotero.
What is Zotero? Zotero is a free, open source bibliographic management software under the GNU license that anyone can download and use. It can help you save time and improve the quality of your academic work. It was developed by the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media.
What does it do? With Zotero, you can:
If you are just starting to use Zotero see Getting Started, Adding and Citing.
To explore Zotero's options and features see the Organise, Share and Tools & Tips pages.
Need a quick citation?
ZoteroBib allows you to generate bibliographic references and bibliographies without installing any software, directly from the web. Paste a DOI, a title or any other important element and the citation and bibliography are created.