Zotero

To use Zotero, you'll need to install two components:

1. The Zotero application
2. A browser connector that allows you to save citations directly to to Zotero

Both of these are available from the Zotero download page.

Download and install Zotero from the Zotero website.

(There's a different version for each operating system: Windows, Mac or Linux.)

Connectors allow your web browser to save citations to your Zotero library.

The Zotero downloads page should automatically detect what browser you're using and give you a link to the proper connector.

Each browser has its own version of the Zotero connector. If you use multiple browsers you'll need to install a connector for each browser individually.

The Microsoft Word Plugin, the LibreOffice Plugin, and the Google Docs Plugin allow you to easily cite items from your Zotero library while writing. 

Note: For Word and LibreOffice specifically, the plugin usually downloads automatically with Zotero 7. However, if it did not install at the same time as the Zotero 7 Standalone, follow the instructions below.

For both Windows and Mac:

1. Open Zotero 7 Standalone.
2. Click "Edit."
3. Select "Cite" and scroll down to the "Word Processors" section.
4. Click Install/Re-install the Word or LibreOffice Plugin.
5. Restart your computer and Zotero to complete the installation.