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Zotero: Citation management software

Creating Group Libraries

  1. Create a Group Library by clicking the New Group icon in the top menu bar.

  1. A new browser window will open for you to log into your Zotero account.
  2. Choose a name for your group (must be unique – and not used by other Zotero users) and the type of group you want (Public, Open; Public, Closed; Private).
  3. Select settings for reading and editing.
  4. Use the links at the top of the screen to group control settings.  Click Members Settings to invite members to the new group.  Members must have Zotero accounts to join.

Joining Public Groups

  1. Go to the Zotero website and log into your Zotero account.
  2. Choose a name for your group (must be unique – and not used by other Zotero users) and the type of group you want (Public, Open; Public, Closed; Private).
  3. Select settings for reading and editing.
  4. Use the links at the top of the screen to group control settings.  Click Members Settings to invite members to the new group.  Members must have Zotero accounts to join.
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