Zotero is a free, open-source reference management tool that helps users collect, organize, cite, and share research sources. It can save references from the web, organise them into libraries, and then automatically create citations and bibliographies in a variety of citation styles.
Is this software right for me?
This software can be used by staff and students on University and personal computers, whether that is a laptop or desktop, both on and off campus.
What does this software do?
Zotero is reference management software.
How do I get it?
Staff
Zotero is available for download via Pegasus.
Student
Zotero is available for download via Pegasus.
Computer labs
Zotero is also available on the virtual desktop.
FAQs
When downloading this software, an automated email will be sent to your university email account. Please read this email as it contains information and instructions.
If you have any problems downloading or installing this software, please contact help@strath.ac.uk
If you want older versions of this software, other versions may be available on the Available Licensed Software page on Pegasus.
Staff
Free to download to University owned and personal PC/Laptop.
Student
Zotero is available for use on the virtual desktop.
Minimum Operating System:
- Microsoft Windows 11
Type: Please see vendor for further details.
End date: Please see vendor for further details.
Licence details
Please view Zotero license terms: terms:terms_of_service [Zotero Documentation]
Usage
Use by staff/students on University owned and personal machines.
Off-site usage is allowed.