Citation management software

Why might you choose to use citation management software?

• Keeps track of all of your potential information sources
• Makes it easier to find your sources again in the future
• Ensures that you have all of the necessary citation information for each type of source
• Allows you to build and maintain your bibliography throughout the research process
• Automatically formats your citations and bibliographies in any number of specialized citation styles
• Organizes your sources for multiple projects or papers
• Includes fields within the citation for added annotations

University Library supports the following citation management tools: Zotero, EndNote, and Mendeley. We offer drop-in workshops throughout the semester, as well as online guides. Librarians can also help you pick the right citation management tool for your needs.