Manage your citations

We've got the tools you need to collect, manage, and share your sources. 

Not sure which tool to use? Take a look at our Citation Manager Comparison. 

Still need help? Contact your librarian.

EndNote

Desktop version

Download EndNote desktop software -  free due to a campus license from the Libraries.

How to use EndNote 20 in seven minutes: MacOS - video
How to use EndNote 20 in seven minutes: Windows  - video

Web version

UA staff, students, and faculty are eligible for a free EndNote Web account.

Sign in to EndNote Online

• Import citations from databases
• Create and organize bibliographies
• Cite while you write

EndNote Online - video tutorials

Mendeley

Get started with Mendeley 

This free reference manager helps you organize sources, collaborate with others, and discover the latest research. Software must be installed on a personal computer.

You can:

• Manage references and citations
• Search and discover content
• Read and annotate articles
• Upload PDFs and sync across devices
• Create collaborative work groups
• Join the UA Mendeley group to collaborate on campus

Zotero

Get started with Zotero

A free tool to collect, manage, cite, and share sources. 

You can:

• Download Zotero as a Firefox extension or standalone application
• Use plug-ins for other web browsers, Word, and LibreOffice
• Sync your Zotero library to view from any computer
• Use portable Firefox with Zotero on a flash drive to use on any computer

Learn more with the Zotero Quick Start Guide.

RefWorks

Please note: The University of Arizona Libraries subscription to RefWorks ended on February 28, 2021. UA users' RefWorks accounts are now permanently inaccessible. See more information on the transition away from RefWorks.