What is a Citation Manager?
Citation management tools (a.k.a. reference managers) allow users to store and organize their citations for articles, books, and websites.
Citations grouped together in a folder can be quickly formatted into a bibliography (a.k.a., list of works cited / reference list), using the 'citation style' required in the course, for example MLA or APA. This feature alone makes it well worth it to invest the time in setting up an account, and learning to use the tool.
During the research process, be sure to capture the citation in the moment that you find an appropriate source!
Zotero - Easy & Free!
- ZoteroInstall the Zotero App, or use the web-based version. Zotero accepts multiple datapoints to upload citation information, such as an article's Digital Object Identifier (DOI), or a book's ISBN number.
RefWorks
The Sawyer Library subscribes to RefWorks, a tool for gathering and organizing citations. RefWorks accounts must be set up while on-campus. Thereafter, RefWorks may be accessed from on- or off-campus. Unlike other subscription services, RefWorks offers ongoing access for alumni. For help with using RefWorks, see the guide below:
NoodleTools
- NoodleBib via NoodleTools This link opens in a new windowStudents may already be familiar with this citation management tool, since it is used widely in high schools.
