Zotero
Zotero is a cost-free reference management programme which runs on all standard operating systems (Windows, Mac OS, Linux).
Functions of the programme
With Zotero, you can
- Collect and manage your literature references online or on your own computer
- Import references from subject specific databases and library catalogues
- Automatically format your bibliographic data and create bibliographies in your texts
- Use the functions of a knowledge management system, such as writing notes, linking related entries/notes, using tags or creating thematic folders and collections.
Optionally, you can create an online user account to
- access your data online from any PC
- synchronise data between different devices
- work collaboratively in groups.
Download
- You can download the different versions of Zotero free of charge from the following website: www.zotero.org
- To collect literature directly from the browser, you also need the Zotero Connector. The connector is also available from the Zotero download page.
- The required plugin for your word processor (Word, Libre Office) is automatically installed with the Zotero installation.
Importing full texts
To make the best use of the import function, please enter the following address in the Zotero menu under Edit -> Settings -> General -> Locate: http://me8xh5ls2s.search.serialssolutions.com/
Synchronisation between different devices with WebDAV
If you want to synchronise attachments between several devices, you can also do this without a paid cloud space with Zotero.
All you need is a cost-free Zotero account and the WebDAV address of the university cloud:
- To do this, log in to cloud.uni-konstanz.de
-> File settings (bottom left in the web interface) -> WebDAV.
Copy the WebDAV URL. - Enter the copied address in Zotero: Edit -> Settings -> Sync.
Log in with your university account and the corresponding password. - Instructions from Zotero for setting up (WebDAV) synchronisation:
https://www.zotero.org/support/preferences/sync#file_syncing
Unfortunately, WebDAV-Sync does not allow you to share attachments in groups.