This guide helps you getting started with using reference management software. With the help of a reference management software you can:
Some reference management softwares needs to be purchased, while some are free of charge. This guide focuses on:
There are many different types of reference management software, and which one to choose depends on the needs you have. Below you find a comparison between Mendeley and Zotero.
Mendeley
|
Zotero
|
|
Free of charge | (up to 2 GB) | (up to 300 MB) |
Online version | ||
Downloadable version | ||
Can be used without valid Hanken-ID | ||
Open source | (a product from Elsevier) | |
PDF-files can be saved | (can be a hassle with getting all the reference details imported from the PDF-files) | |
Annotate and comment saved PDF-files | ||
Tag references with keywords and sort references in folders | ||
Save web content | (use Mendeley Web Importer) | (use Zotero connector) |
Windows | ||
MacOS | ||
iOS/iPadOS | ||
Linux | ||
Android | * | |
Share documents and collaborate with others | (limited amount of groups in the free version) | |
Microsoft Word | (use Mendeley Cite-o-matic/Mendeley Cite) | |
Google Docs | ||
Edit citation styles | ||
Referencing using the Oxford system |
Before getting started using a reference management software, it is good to think through what your expectations and needs are:
This comparison can help you choose the right software:
Hanken library offers training in how to use the reference management software Zotero.
Target group | Students, researchers and staff at Hanken who needs help getting their references right |
Workshops 2024-2025 |
Fri 20.9.2024, 14:15-14:45 (Teams) CANCELLED Fri 25.10.2024, 14:15-14:45 (Teams) |
Where | Online through Teams |
Registration | Register here the latest at 16:00 the day before the workshop. The Teams link will be sent by e-mail to all the participants. |
Questions? | e-mail: library at hanken.fi |