What is Zotero?

Zotero is a free, easy-to-use reference management tool designed to help you build a reference library, manage and organise your research. Zotero can collect, organise, cite and share references. Zotero offers both desktop and online versions.  

Zotero Quick Start 

1. Download Zotero onto your computer from Zotero.org
   • Note. on VU staff laptops select version 6 (see other versions dropdown on download page).
2. Follow the instructions here to install.
3. More support and information on features and functions are here.
4. Remember to install the Zotero Connector browser extension to grab references from online sources as you go.
5. Create an account to access Zotero online and sync across devices.

Help

The Zotero support page has information on all of its functions. 

There are lots of tutorials on YouTube.

• Zotero Tutorial by McGill Libraries

Tips

• create a personal account to sync across devices
• use Zotero Online to create collaborative groups
• attach PDF's to items in Zotero to keep them easily available

Contact us in person or online:

• use Library Chat to contact Library staff
• talk to library staff on campus
• connect to Library accessibility services 
• call for general Library enquiries & assistance call +61 3 9919 4266
• 'Get Help' options as listed on the website

College & Discipline Librarians

Email: LibrarianLT@vu.edu.au

Connect with Librarians with discipline expertise to answer your questions. Students and staff will receive a response from the Librarian relevant to your study or teaching area.