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Citation Managers
Mendeley
- Good for citation management in most academic styles (APA, MLA, etc.).
- No cost; web version and/or downloadable software available.
- Web version and desktop versions available.
- How to Use Mendeley 2024 video provides overview and details of using Mendeley.
Zotero
- Collect, manage, organize and cite sources.
- Supports most academic citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).
- No cost.
- Download and install.
- Online account provides some basic access to managing sources.
Additional Options
EndNote
- Well established and robust reference management tool for scholars and researchers.
- Full version requires individual purchase.
- How to Use EndNote (video tutorial for beginners).
EasyBib
- Online form which quickly generates a citation in the appropriate style (APA, MLA, etc.).
- User can usually enter a URL or basic title/author information to generate a citation.
- Many basic features are usually free.
- More advanced features (usually any APA style citation) require an individual, relatively low-cost subscription.
- Provides options to cite in multiple styles:
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