Zotero

In this section we look at the various ways to add references to your Zotero Desktop library. The method(s) you use will depend on how you work and manage your research. You can also add references to your Zotero Web library.

Where possible you are advised to obtain references from online sources, such as databases or publishers' websites. In this section we cover:

• Using the Connector: the Zotero Connector is best way to import references into your library.

• Exporting from online resources: Most databases will allow you to export your results into reference management software.

• Adding references using ISBN, DOI or PubMed ID: use the Zotero identifier to import references into your library

• Adding a reference manually: This is necessary in some cases where you cannot find the references from an online source.

• Editing a reference: Always check references to make sure they have imported correctly and have no errors. If you need to alter any information in the reference, you may edit it.

• Adding PDFs: Automatically generate records in your library with the full text attached.

Always check your references to make sure they have imported correctly, check that the details are completed, accurate and with information in the correct fields.

If you think that information is incorrect or missing you can correct this:

• Edit the details manually if necessary.
• If you have the PMID, ArXiv ID, the DOI or an ISBN use the Identifier to retrieve the correct metadata..

See checking reference details.

Law students please note that:​​​​​​

• It's not possible to export references to case law and legislation. These need to be added manually.
• It's not possible to export from Lexis Library to any of the three reference management packages we support (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley) only RefWorks.
• It's not possible to export book references from Westlaw UK, only journal articles.
• To export from Hein Online, you need to create a MyHein account first.