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Information Management Tools

Introduction

Keeping track of citation information and properly formatting citations for papers are important parts of the research process. Fortunately, there are tools that can help to make this process much easier. The table below key features of the tools that the UVM Libraries currently supports and will help you decide which tool is right for you.

Comparision of Information Management Tools Supported by UVM

           EndNote Logo Mendeley Logo              Zotero Logo
Overview A desktop and web-based software program that allows you to store and manage your references and images. Format references in all standard styles -- APA, MLA, Chicago Manual of Style, etc. Works with word processing software to insert citations directly into documents, building a bibliography as you insert your citations. Export references into EndNote from many online databases. There is also a web based version of EndNote. An account-based desktop and web-based software program that is used to manage and share research papers, discover research data, and collaborate online. Automatically imports metadata from PDFs, and will import web documents and research papers via a browser bookmarklet. Information can easily be organized into folders, and can be shared with other Mendeley users. Links with Microsoft Word and OpenOffice to produce citations and bibliographies in all standard styles, including APA, Chicago, MLA, AMA, and CSE. This desktop and web-based tool makes it easy for you to capture citation information about books, articles, web sites, and more while you search and helps you keep track of research documents. Once citations and research documents are saved they can be organized into multiple folders for projects or classes. Link to Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or Open Office to produce citations in a variety of formats including APA, Chicago,MLA, AMA, and CSE. Register at Zotero.org to synchronize your citations to their server for storage and to collaborate with classmates and colleagues.
Restrictions UVM students, faculty, and staff. None. Anyone can access. None, anyone can access this Open Source tool.
Installed on Library Computers Yes Yes Yes
Mode of Access Desktop (PC, Mac, Linux), web Desktop (PC, Mac, Linux), web Desktop (PC, Mac, Linux), web (synching)
Registration None Yes Not required except for synching and collaboration.
Downloads Endnote at UVM Software Archive Download Zotero
Getting Started Using EndNote at UVM Documentation from Mendeley.com Documentation from Zotero.org
Learn More Using EndNote at UVM See above Using Zotero at UVM
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