Q. How do I save citations to Zotero?

You can save citations to Zotero by using the Zotero Connector, adding by using a persistent identifier, or manually entering the citation. Each method has benefits and limits, which you can see below.

Each method also links to a how-to guide for saving a citation that way.

• Zotero Connector
  • Browser extension to save any source from your browser with one click
  • Can automatically add the PDF of a source if available
  • Citations may need editing depending on what data Zotero is able to pull
  • Does not work in mobile
• Add by identifier (aka the "Magic Wand")
  • Save a source by entering a persistent identifiers like a DOI or ISBN or by entering a URL (web library only)
  • Not every source has a persistent identifier
  • Will not automatically add PDFs
  • Citations saved from a URL may need editing depending on what data Zotero is able to pull
  • Works in mobile
• Manual entry
  • Enter the citation information by hand from any source
  • Entirely up to you enter the correct information
  • Choose if the only option available