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... you often save references from different databases or websites while researching.

... you use sources in a variety of formats, including video, audio, art, etc.

... you keep formatted notes, i.e., they contain bold or italic text, superscripts, bulleted lists, and/or you like to keep multiple notes.

... you like using tools that are customizable and configurable.

Step 1: Install Zotero 7

• Open https://www.zotero.org/download
• Download and install Zotero 7 on each computer you regularly use. (You do not have to install on all computers at the same time), The installation automatically includes the toolbar for Word.
• Install the Zotero Connector for each browser you use:
  • PCs - Chrome, Firefox, Safari
  • Macs - Safari, Chrome, Firefox
  • NOTE: For other browsers, check out their bookmarklet.

Step 2: Register at zotero.org to allow syncing among multiple computers.

• Open https://www.zotero.org/user/register and complete the form. You can use any email address with Zotero.
• Check your email to verify your account.
• Note: When using Zotero 7 on a public computer be sure to sign in and out of your account in Edit/Zotero >> Preferences >> Sync.

Step 3: Customize Zotero 7 using Preferences

• Open Zotero on your computer (red Z on Desktop or Dock)
• Open Preferences by clicking Edit >> Preferences or Zotero >> Preferences
  • Sync: Enter your Zotero username and password; choose whether attachments should be synced (you have 300MB of free cloud storage, about 100 PDFs)

Step 4: Customize Zotero Connector

• Open Preferences by right clicking the Zotero Connector in your browser >> Preferences (or options on Chrome)
• General: select options for saving to Zotero
• Proxies: add a configured proxy for %h.er.lib.k-state.edu/%p
• Advanced: if you are using Google Docs select "Enable Google Docs Integration"

For instructions with images or video, use Zotero's support pages below: