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The library supports 3 options:
RefWorks | EndNote Desktop | Zotero | |
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Cost | Free for UC users | Discount pricing for UC users | Free open source software |
Storage Capacity | Unlimited | Unlimited | 300MB free; option to pay for more cloud storage |
Ease of use | Easy to set up & learn basics | Steeper learning curve | Easy to learn |
Import citation from web page | Yes, using 'Save to RefWorks' tool; but doesn't always work | No | Yes, also archives the page |
Duplicate detection | Yes | Yes, for author(s), keyword(s), and journal title | Yes, for author(s), journal title, tags; does not add duplicates to the same folder |
Cite while writing | Integrates with Word & Google Docs | Integrates with Word & Apple Pages | Integrates with Word & Google Docs |
Collaboration support | Easy for groups at the same institution; not supported across institutions | Free sharing of citations & attachments up to 100 EndNote users | Create public & private groups |
Availability after UC | Yes | Yes (personal account) | Yes |
Librarian's Opinion | Can be quite glitchy. Not our favorite option. | Is a very nice citation manager but is quite expensive. | Consistently performs well. If you are wanting a free citation manager this is your best bet. |
Citation Manager | UC Supported | Browser Extensions | Desktop App | Desktop Word - Office 365 | In-Browser Word - Office 365 | Google Docs |
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Refworks | Yes, subscription | Bookmarklet | Online-only | Write-n-Cite | In browser - RCM | In-browser plugin: Refworks for Google Docs |
Mendeley | Free, limited account for individual researchers | Chrome, Edge, Firefox, & Safari | Mendeley Desktop App | Word plugin - install from Mendeley Desktop App | Not available to UC due to security concerns | Not supported |
Endnote | Individual must purchase | Capture Endnote Reference & Endnote Click | Endnote Software | Cite While You Write | Cite While You Write, EndNote Web | Not supported |
Zotero | Open Source | Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, & bookmarklet | Zotero for Windows, macOS, & Linux | Zotero word plugin | No add-in compatible | In-browser plugin - Zotero Connector |
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