Manage your citations

We've got the tools you need to collect, manage, and share your sources.

Not sure which tool to use? Take a look at our Citation Manager Comparison.

Still need help? Contact your librarian.

EndNote

Desktop version

Download EndNote desktop software - free due to a campus license from the Libraries.

How to use EndNote 20 in seven minutes: MacOS - video
How to use EndNote 20 in seven minutes: Windows - video

Web version

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

EndNote Online - video tutorials

For more detailed information and help with Endnote, see this guide to Getting Started with Endnote.

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.

RefWorks

Please note: The University of Arizona Libraries subscription to RefWorks ended on February 28, 2021. UA users' RefWorks accounts are now permanently inaccessible. See more information on the transition away from RefWorks.