Tags allow you to organize items further. You can change folders from this notification box as well. Right after saving an item, you should see a small notification box at the top right of your browser showing you which folder the item is saved in.To save items directly to a collection, you can click that folder in your Zotero library and then save items as you usually would.It looks like a file folder with a green plus sign. Click the New Collection button from the top left of your Zotero library.You can create collections for each class or even each research project. They are an excellent tool to use to keep your sources organized. Click the green Sync arrow in the top right corner of your Zotero library to sync between devices.Ĭollections in Zotero function just like folders do on your computer or your Google Drive.Click Sync and enter the login information for your Zotero account.Navigate to the Zotero preferences menu (Windows: click Edit and then Preferences Mac: click Zotero and then Preferences).Open Zotero on your computer (the program you downloaded above).
You want to make sure that Zotero syncs so that you can access your Zotero library from multiple devices.
The connector is what allows you to easily save stuff from your browser into Zotero, so don’t skip this step! Learn how to set up the connector below.
After installing Zotero, head back to the downloads page and install the Zotero browser connector of your choice.It doesn’t work very well on Chromebooks but you can check out this page for more info on installing Zotero on your Chromebook. Go to Zotero’s website and download the correct program for your laptop’s operating system.The Safari capture icon will show up as a little box to the left of the address bar.
Use Control+ Click and select "Download linked file to." to save the file to your desktop or some other easy to remember location. Safari Connector - Depending on your settings Safari may not automatically open the file. You will now see Zotero capture icons in the address bar just like in Firefox. Then click Install when Chrome asks if you want to install. Links to install the Chrome and Safari connectors are found just below the Standalone download links.Ĭhrome Connector - A box will appear in the lower right hand corner of the browser asking if you want to continue. Zotero Standalone comes with word processor plug ins, so you will not need to install these. Click on the link for the correct operating system and follow standard procedures for installing software on your computer. You must have administrative privileges on your computer to download the software. To install the Zotero Standalone software visit. The plugins are bundled with the software download. You do not have to install the word processor plugins with standalone. If you don't you will just be redirected to Zotero's website. You must have Zotero Standalone open to use the Chrome and Safari capture icons. You can not have Zotero in Firefox and Standalone open at the same time. Standalone has connectors that work with Safari and Chrome browsers as well as Firefox.
Zotero Standalone is a separate software download that is not tied to the Firefox browser.