Manage your citations

We've got the tools you need to collect, manage, and share your sources. Not sure which tool to use? See a comparison of reference management software. Still need help? Contact your librarian.

RefWorks

This web-based citation manager program is available to UA faculty, staff, and students.

You can:

Import citations from library databases
Create bibliographies in your chosen style or create a custom style
Download Write-n-Cite into Microsoft Word to access citations and create footnotes and a bibliography

Learn more at the RefWorks Support Center or watch a video tutorial. If you are using the legacy version of RefWorks you can get support from the RefWorks Quick Start Guide and help pages. The legacy version will be available through the rest of 2018.

EndNote Web

UA staff, students, and faculty are eligible for a free EndNote Web account.

Import citations from databases
Create and organize bibliographies
Cite while you write

You can also purchase EndNote desktop software from the UA Bookstores (discounted price for UA community).

Learn more at EndNote Web Help and EndNote Web Tutorials.

Mendeley

Get started with Mendeley

This free reference manager helps you organize sources, collaborate with others, and discover the latest research. Software must be installed on a personal computer.

You can:

Manage references and citations
Search and discover content
Read and annotate articles
Upload PDFs and sync across devices
Create collaborative work groups
Join the UA Mendeley group to collaborate on campus

Zotero

Get started with Zotero

A free tool to collect, manage, cite, and share sources.

You can:

Download Zotero as a Firefox extension or standalone application
Use plug-ins for other web browsers, Word, and LibreOffice
Sync your Zotero library to view from any computer
Use portable Firefox with Zotero on a flash drive to use on any computer

Learn more with the Zotero Quick Start Guide.