Citation managers are tools that allow you to collect, organize, cite, and share information sources. You can use them to keep track of your reading, organize literature reviews, and can help you cite sources in your writing.
A citation manager allows you to:
- Import files and citation information like author, date, format, and title.
- Organize your personal research library.
- Share citation information with classmates and colleagues.
Once you import a citation, you can:
- Link to the original article.
- Save and take notes on PDFs.
- Organize your sources using tags or folders.
- Create bibliographies automatically.
There are many options available that you can explore using the Citation Managers Guide. Some are free, some allow limited access while you are affiliated with Harrisburg University, and others require a paid subscription. Options include
- Zotero - a free citation management tool
- EndNote - pay for full access, limited free version available
- MyEBSCO - a resource organizer that can be used while searching EBSCO databases (current faculty, students, and staff only)