Zotero - Citation Management Software

Citation Management Tools

EndNote Web
Endnote Web is a scaled-down version of EndNote that comes with the library's subscription to Web of Science. Sign up via Clarivate
Mendeley
Mendeley is a free reference manager and academic social network that helps you manage, discover and share the latest research.
RefWorks (ProQuest)
A subscription tool that helps you manage, share and cite your sources. All UC Merced students, faculty and staff can create a RefWorks account. Note: UC Merced's subscription to RefWorks will end December 31, 2025.
Zotero
An open source app and browser extension that helps you gather, organize, analyze and share sources.

Not sure which one to use?

Choosing a Citation Management Tool
by Elizabeth McMunn-Tetangco Last Updated Mar 6, 2025 215 views this year

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Contact a Local Expert

UC Merced Librarians and Staff have expertise with Zotero! Whether you have a specific question about Zotero or just want help getting started, feel free to email or schedule an appointment with any of the librarians on this page:

Local Zotero Experts at UC Merced Library

Name	Email	Appointment Scheduling Link
Elizabeth McMunn-Tetangco	emcmunn@ucmerced.edu	libcal.ucmerced.edu/appointment/elizabeth
Joe Ameen	sameen@ucmerced.edu	libcal.ucmerced.edu/appointment/jameen
Bronwen Maxson	bmaxson@ucmerced.edu	libcal.ucmerced.edu/appointment/bmaxson

Zotero How-To

Zotero How-To
This document includes notes about how to use Zotero, including brief instructions on downloading Zotero, adding citations, working with citations, etc.
Zotero - Workshop Handout

Zotero Help

Tips for Users Who Are Blind Or Have Low Vision

Zotero seems to be the citation manager that works best with screen readers.
Check out this thread from Zotero for some workarounds.

Upcoming Workshops & Events Calendar

Last Updated: Oct 9, 2025 11:06 AM
URL: https://libguides.ucmerced.edu/zotero
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