This page provides links to popular reference or citation management tools.
A citation manager allows you to:
- Import files and citation information for all kinds of resources including articles, books, reports, web pages, and more.
- Organize your personal research library.
- Share citation information with classmates and colleagues for collaboration.
- Format your citations and bibliographies to any standard style including APA, AMA, Chicago, and MLA.
Once you import a citation, you can:
- Link to the original article through the Library's subscriptions.
- Save the full text of the item.
- Add personal notes to each item.
- Organize your sources using tags or folders.
- Use plug-ins to create citations while you write.
- Create bibliographies automatically.
There are many options available - some are free, 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)
Harrisburg University Librarians recommend Zotero. Please contact a librarian if you need help using any citation manager.