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Citation Managers

Learn how to use Zotero, a free online research assistant that helps you collect, organize, describe, and cite sources.

Citation Managers

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.