Q. New to Zotero? Here are the most common questions to help you get up and running quickly.

Q: What is Zotero?

Zotero is a free reference management tool that helps you collect, organize, and cite your research sources. It works with most academic databases and automatically saves citation information for you.

Q: How do I get Zotero?

1. Go to zotero.org
2. Download the Zotero desktop app for your computer
3. Install the Zotero Connector browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge
4. Create a free Zotero account to sync your library across devices

Q: What does the browser extension do?

The Zotero Connector adds a small button to your browser. When you find an article, book, or webpage you want to save, click the button and Zotero automatically saves the citation information to your library — no manual typing needed.

Q: Can Zotero save sources from Fuller Library databases?

Yes. Zotero works with most major academic databases, including ProQuest, EBSCO, ATLA, JSTOR, and WorldCat. Simply open the item you want to save and click the Zotero Connector button in your browser.

Q: How do I add a citation or bibliography to my paper?

Zotero integrates directly with Microsoft Word and Google Docs. Once installed:

1. Open your document
2. Click the Zotero tab in Word or the Zotero menu in Google Docs
3. Click Add Citation and search for your source
4. Place your cursor at the end of your document and click Add Bibliography to generate a full reference list automatically

Q: What citation styles does Zotero support?

Zotero supports thousands of citation styles, including Turabian, Chicago, APA, MLA, and SBL. You can switch between styles at any time, and Zotero will reformat all your citations automatically.

Tip: Fuller Seminary commonly uses Turabian and SBL styles. Both are available in Zotero by default.

Q: Can I access my Zotero library from any computer?

Yes. Create a free Zotero account at zotero.org and sync your library. You can then access your sources from any computer or through the Zotero web library at zotero.org/mylibrary.

Q: Is Zotero really free?

Yes. Zotero is completely free and open source. The free account includes 300MB of file storage. Additional storage plans are available if you need to store PDFs and attachments.

Q: Where can I get help with Zotero at Fuller?

Fuller Library offers Zotero tutorials and workshops. Contact the library or visit our Zotero guide for step-by-step instructions and support.

For more help, ask a librarian