Library Guides: Gerontology: Citation Management

Managing Citations & Digital Files

Having an effective strategy to manage your research is essential. You can use a citation management tool to organize citations to sources, collect digital files such as full-text PDFs, and cite sources automatically when writing papers.

The library provides support for two citation managers: Zotero, a free open-source tool, and RefWorks, a subscription tool paid for by the university. Which one you use is a matter of personal preference. A few advantages for each are outlined below.

Zotero

Why should you use Zotero?

It's free, so you'll be able to use it forever, even after you leave the university.
It saves your digital files to your computer and backs them up in the cloud.
It works seamlessly with Microsoft Word.
It can also be used with Google Docs, LibreOffice, LaTeX, and other text editors.
It automates a lot of processes, like attaching PDFs, that require extra steps in RefWorks.

Using Zotero at UMass Dartmouth
Everything you need to know to get started with and become an expert user of Zotero.

Who can help you with Zotero?

Hilary Kraus, nursing & health librarian
Olivia Piepmeier, arts & humanities librarian

RefWorks

Why should you use RefWorks?

The university pays for access, and offers you free cloud storage for your digital files, such as full-text PDFs.
It's web-based, so it doesn't require a software installation and can be used from any computer.
It works with Microsoft Word.

Using RefWorks at UMass Dartmouth
Basic information about access to RefWorks.

To get started with RefWorks, and for many tips on how to use it, see the RefWorks link in the Citation Management drop-down menu in this guide.

Who can help you with RefWorks?

Hilary Kraus, nursing & health librarian

Hilary Kraus, nursing & health librarian