Citation managers are software programs that allow you to collect sources from online platforms such as databases and websites, then upload the source (PDF or link to item) and its metadata (author, title, publication year, etc) to the program to store and organize your sources then quickly and efficiently generate in-text and bibliographic citations. Using a citation manager takes a lot of the guess-work and stress out of citing your sources.
If you are looking for a citation manager to begin using, The Claremont Colleges Library supports Zotero because it's free and easy to use. Get started using Zotero by following the steps below:
If you need additional assistance make an appointment with a subject librarian.
