Citation Tools
Citation tools (also called bibliographic management tools or citation managers) such as EndNote, Mendeley, Zotero, etc., help you organize, manage, share, and format citations for your research.*
The library provides access to EndNote for all currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff. Other products such as Mendeley and Zotero are freely available on the web.
- EndNote *requires activation code. Email the Research Help Desk for assistance.
- Mendeley
- Zotero
- RefWorks users please note: We no longer provide free access to RefWorks.The library will fully support your move to Zotero. Please see the contact information below if you require assistance.
How do I pick a citation tool?
- These tools provide the same basic features: saving citations, organizing them into folders, and generating in-text citations and bibliographies as you write.
- To decide which tool best suits your needs, review the chart below and talk with colleagues in your department, or classmates, about the tools they use and why. Once you choose a tool, know that you can always change your mind. Citations can easily be transferred between tools, but please note that attachments don't always transfer.
| - | EndNote | Zotero | Mendeley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download Required | ⊗ | ⊗ | |
| Web-based | ⊗ | ⊗ | |
| Browser extension to import sources | ⊗ | ⊗ | ⊗ |
| Direct export from library catalog | ⊗ | ⊗ | |
| Microsoft Word compatible | ⊗ | ⊗ | ⊗ |
| Google Docs compatible | ⊗ | ⊗ | |
| PDF annotation within program | ⊗ | ⊗ | |
| Collaboration features | Share and collaborate with other EndNote users by syncing your EndNote library to EndNote Online. | Unlimited groups and members. | Share and collaborate with other Mendeley users. Only private groups can access full-text papers. |
| Pricing |
Free for TAMIU researchers. |
Free and open-source. |
Free |
*Disclaimer: Using a citation tool does not guarantee the accuracy of your citations. Always consult your citation manual to verify citation formats and styles.
You can also
- get citation help from the Academic Center for Excellence.
- get citation help from the Reference Desk by calling 956.326.2138, by chat, or email.
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