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How to do Library Research

Practical guidance on how to execute quality research using library services and resources and develop information literacy skills that support lifelong learning. This guide was co-created by the Research & Instruction Department and the Research & Instr

What resources are there to organize my citations?

Throughout the research process, you will likely use many sources and it can be difficult to manually keep track of all of the resources you gather while conducting research. Consequently, it is important to have a system in place to keep your sources organized. Below are a couple of (free!) citation managers we recommend using.

Zotero

Zotero helps you "collect, organize, annotate, cite, and share research" in ways that fit your needs. It is compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, and iOS devices.

Mendeley

Mendeley allows you to store, take notes on, and cite your references. It is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux devices.

Excel

Excel is a spreadsheet program that can be used to organize scholarly literature.