Skip to Main Content

Northwell/ZSOM: Zotero: Other Features

Zotero Web Version

When you create a zotero.org account, you get access to a web version of your library. This can be used to access your library on a different computer or mobile.

  1. Make sure your Zotero library is synchronized with your zotero.org account
  2. Navigate to zotero.org in your browser and log in
  3. Click on web library at the top of the screen 

The web version of the library gives you access to most Zotero features.

Zotero & Endnote

How to transfer references between Zotero and Endnote:

Zotero to EndNote

  • In Zotero, go to File > Export Library
  • Choose RIS as the file type and choose a file name
  • In EndNote, go to File > Import > File
  • Click the "choose file" button, then select the file you just exported from Zotero.
  • Set your Import Option to "Reference Manager (RIS)" and click "Import."

EndNote to Zotero

  • Go to File > Export
  • For “Save as type:”, choose “XML”.
  • Save your library.
  • In Zotero, go to File > Import
  • Navigate to you saved EndNote Library XML file, and open it

Importing References from Text Files

If you have a text file (for example, a Word Document) of references that you would like to import into Zotero, you can use AnyStyle to parse them into a format Zotero can import.

  1. Copy and paste your references into AnyStyle, with one reference per line
  2. Review the results and edit any that are incorrect
  3. Export as BibTeX or CSL-JSON.
  4. In Zotero Standalone, go to file > import and import the BibTeX/CSL-JSON file.

Using the PDF Tools

You can open PDFs you have saved in Zotero standalone by double clicking. The PDF will open in a new tab.

In the PDF reader, you can highlight text, highlight an area, or add a note using the controls at the top:

You can also annotate your highlights by clicking on them:

 

Plugins

An active community of Zotero users has developed a variety of plugins to provide enhancements, new features, and interfaces with other programs.

Installing Zotero Plugins

The first step is to read the installation instructions on the plugin page. Locate the link to access the current version of the plugin. Download the .xpi file, then go to Zotero standalone. In the Tools menu, choose Add-ons.

In the Add-ons Manager, select the gear icon and choose Install Add-on From File. Then select the .xpi file. You can also just drag and drop the .xpi file into the Add-ons Manager.

Go through any install prompts, and then your extension will be available.