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Reference management software packages can help you:
- Create a personal database of references relevant to you, along with associated files.
- Insert references into a Word document and format them automatically in a citation style of your choice.
- De-duplicate references retrieved from multiple sources.
- Share references with others.
There is a range of different software available; UCL Library Services provides support and guidance for Endnote, Zotero and Mendeley. These are all available to download for free or under UCL licences.