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Citation Managers: EndNote, Zotero & Mendeley

This Guide describes the features of citation managers and compares three popular options: EndNote, Zotero, and Mendeley.

What are Citation Managers?

Citation managers are  valuable tools for collecting, organizing, sharing, and referencing sources. They have the ability to handle various types of sources such as articles, books, interviews, and videos. What's even better is that many of them offer browser plugins, which make it extremely convenient to add sources from library databases, catalogs, and websites. And the most exciting part? Managing your sources becomes effortless with features like tags, lists, and folders. With just a simple click, you're ready to cite your sources!

This guide features three of the most widely used, free citation managers.

Request Citation Manager Help

For assistance with using citation managers, please contact the CHSL Reference Department at askCHSL@case.edu

Acknowledgement

This guide is based on a template from the Stevens Institute of Technology - Samuel C. Williams Library