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Information Literacy : Citation Management Software

A Guide to Information Literacy: What is it? Where can I go to get answers about it? Why does it matter?

Citation Management Tools Comparison Chart

Use the Software Comparison Chart to help you decide which citation management tool will work best for you.

Citation Management Software for Small Projects

Zotero

Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, annotate, cite, and share research. It automatically senses content in your web browser, allowing you to add it to your personal library with a single click. Whether you're searching for a preprint on arXiv.org, a journal article from JSTOR or another library database, a news story from an online newspaper, or a book from your university library catalog, Zotero has you covered with support for thousands of sites.

 

EasyBib Logo

Generate citations in MLA, APA & Chicago formats for your bibliography. Save time by making a Works Cited page automatically! A free version of EasyBib is available.

 

Mendeley is a reference manager and academic social network. Make your own fully-searchable library in seconds, cite as you write, and read and annotate your PDFs on any device. A free, light version of Mendeley is available. 

 

EndNote logo

EndNote basic is a basic tool for helping you manage your research, cite sources, and term papers. EndNote basic is a free, light version of EndNote for desktops.

  • Create an online account to search, save and use your research sources.
  • Use built-in connections to search the 5 most popular databases.
  • Save and organize the references you find (up to 50,000).
  • Integrate with Microsoft® Word to properly cite and format your paper.
  • Choose from the 21 most popular bibliography formats, including MLA and APA style.
  • EndNote Help Guide

 

Citation Management Tools for Large Projects

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EndNote for desktops is a professional tool for helping you manage your research, cite sources, and term papers.

  • Rose-Hulman has a site license for EndNote for desktops until August 2025.
  • EndNote works on most recent Windows and Mac operating systems.
  • Import references from over 500 databases.
  • Save and organize an unlimited number of references.
  • Choose from over 7,000 reference styles.
  • Collaborate with up to 100 people on a single reference library.
  • Integrate with Microsoft® Word to properly cite and format your paper.
  • All fields are searchable and sortable.

How to install EndNote for desktops on a personal computer with Windows

  1. In Windows, click on the Search Windows button and type Software Center.
  2. Select Software Center.
  3. Select EndNote 21 (or the latest version available)
  4. Click on the Install button.
  5. In Windows, click on the Search Windows button and type EndNote to access EndNote.
  6. If given the option to install the latest version of EndNote software, accept it.

How to install EndNote for desktops on a Mac

  • Copy and paste the following into a file window: \\rose-hulman.edu\dfs\Software\Linux_MacOSX_Apps\EndNote 
  • Follow the instructions provided.