A citation management system is a tool designed to make your work easier!
There are many great features to a citation management system:
- save and organize your references
- insert and format citations within your paper
- create a bibliography
- search library databases
- collaborate with others online
- discover the latest research
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EndNote |
Mendeley |
Zotero |
Vendor |
Clarivate |
Elsevier |
Open Source |
Strengths |
Unlimited Storage Space
Can edit and create customs citation styles within the desktop program
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Sharing capabilities include public and private groups
Crowd sourced database and individual paper recommendations |
Connector tool allows for easy reference information capture
Captures website snapshots
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Word Processor Capability |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Share Resources With Others |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Social Network |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Operating System Support |
Mac, Windows, iOs app |
Linux, Mac, Windows, iOs app, Android app |
Linux, Mac, Windows, Zotero for Mobile |
Cost |
Free to Pitt students and faculty via Pitt IT.
Available to Pitt staff at a reduced cost. |
Free (extra cost for upgraded storage)
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Free (extra cost for upgraded storage)
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Storage |
Unlimited |
2 GB |
300 MB |