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Citation managers are applications that collect, manage, and cite research sources.
MSU Mankato's librarians recommend Mendeley or Zotero. Both citation managers are endorsed by Memorial Library as effective, low-cost (or free) tools that offer a variety of benefits to their users.
Mendeley or Zotero can help you:
How do you pick the best citation management software for you? We put together a comparison chart below to help you identify the different features available and figure out the best option for you.
Mendeley | Zotero | |
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Looks like: | Video | Video |
Cost: | Free; fee for additional cloud storage | Free; fee for additional cloud storage |
How to get it: | Create account | Create account |
How it works: | Desktop or web-based client | Desktop client |
Mobile compatible: | ||
Data is stored: | On your computer; Cloud (if you sync) | On your computer; Cloud (if you sync) |
Can I collaborate with others: | Yes | Yes |
Where to get help: | Mendeley Support | Zotero Support |
Credit: This comparison information was adapted from the University of Victoria Libraries.