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Organizing References

Reference or citation management programs are downloadable software designed specifically for managing bibliographic citations, creating bibliographies, and in-text citations, annotating pdfs, and research notes, and sharing information with others. 

EndNote

Licensed By Emory University
EndNote is a robust licensed reference management software by the University for current students, staff, and faculty.     

  • Available for download with Emory NET ID at Emory Software Express.
  • For EndNote 21, extra steps are required to install it on PCs.  For PC users, download the Zipped folder.  When you double click on the folder, you should see 2 items:  the installer and a license document.  Move both the installer and license document onto your desktop or into a folder on your hard drive.  Then click on the installer to install.
  • Additional information, tutorials, and support can be found on our library EndNote Guide

Zotero

Open Source
Zotero is a free browser-based extension that helps collect and manage research sources and create bibliographies. 

  • Download the Desktop application and the browser extension (available for Firefox, Chrome, Safari and Edge) from https://www.zotero.org/ 
  • Use your personal email address to register for a free account to sync your desktop to the cloud. 
  • Additional information, tutorials, and support can be found on our library Zotero Guide.

Mendeley

Open Source
Mendeley is an open source (free) web-based citation manager/organizer that can be used to easily create and share bibliographies with others. App and web-based features allow for easy sharing between devices.  There is limited support of this program at the WHSC Library.

  •     Users receive 2GB of free storage.
  •     Download either Mendeley Desktop or create a free cloud account at https://www.mendeley.com.  
  •     Tutorials on using Mendeley are available here.