Zotero
Zotero webinar @ Polytechnique (2023)
User manual created by the Library (PDF)
Zotero : Manuel d'utilisation (.pdf) (updated September 2023)
This manual explains how to optimize Zotero's primary features (available only in French).
Other Zotero webinars
These online workshops were created by McGill University Libraries. You can use them as a jumping off point, to learn some of the main features of Zotero! Click here for the full series of Zotero tutorials offered by McGill University Libraries.
Want to do more with Zotero?
Zotero's extensions allow users to add additional features to the software. As Zotero is an open source software, all extensions are free.
Here are some recommended plugins :
- Zotfile : Allows you to rename files with defined naming rules or extract notes from PDF files.
- ZoteroPreview : Displays a Preview tab to view the reference formatted according to the desired style.
- Zotero DOI Manager : Allows you to automatically check and correct DOIs for scientific articles.
Consult Zotero's support page, or the manual created by the Library to know more.
Community guides
The Zotero user community has created comprehensive documentation for Zotero. The Zotero forum is also a good source for more complex problems.
