History 370: The Early U.S. Republic

Zotero is an easy-to-use tool that can help you stay organized when you research. How does it work?

1. Save sources to Zotero using a web browser connector.
2. Take notes right in Zotero.
3. Organize sources and/or share them in a group library.
4. Add citations automatically to your paper using Google Docs or Microsoft Word.
5. Generate a bibliography based on the sources you used--in seconds!

To get started please visit St. Olaf's detailed guide.

An example Zotero library:

Learn about Groups at Zotero.org or see the quick start steps below:

First, go to your online Zotero account (not the application on your laptop).

1. Name your group. 
2. Choose private membership.
3. Create group.

All group members must have a Zotero account. The Group Library will appear in the lower left section of the Zotero desktop/laptop application.