Zotero: A Beginner's Guide

1. Use Chrome or Firefox browser
2. Go to the Zotero Download page
   • The site will automatically detect your operating system (Win, Mac, Linux*) and browser.
   • Zotero DOES NOT work with Chromebooks or Office 365
3. Download Zotero 7.0 and browser Connector

NOTE: There is also a mobile Apple app

Install Zotero

1. Close all Microsoft Office programs (e.g. Word)
2. Open the downloaded Zotero file (.exe or .dmg).
3. Follow the installation directions
   • Zotero and an MS Word add-in will be installed
4. Open the Zotero program
5. Open MS Word
   •   Notice Zotero has been added to the toolbar.

Install Browser Connector (Add-on/extension)
The browser extension is an ideal tool so you may add articles and books (citations) from library databases.

1. Install the Zotero Connector for your browser (best with Chrome or Firefox)
   • Browser may restart after installation
   • You'll notice a Zotero icon (a "Z" or a small rectangle) on the right side of your browser toolbar.
2. In the upper right corner of browser, select the puzzle piece icon to "pin" the connector to the browser toolbar.

Mobile apps are available, though best used for reading content in your Zotero Library