Don't let citation management get the best of you! The Library is hosting several workshops to help you get the most out of two easy tools – RefWorks and Zotero. Not sure which is right for you? Give our quick introduction workshop a try first.
Introduction to Citation Management Tools
Wednesday, May 11
11:30am - 12:00pm
Online - Registration
or
Tuesday, May 17
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Online - Registration
Learn how citation management tools can improve your research and writing workflows. This introductory session will highlight common features of citation managers, such as organizing references and associated digital files, enabling annotation and sharing of references, and simplifying citing while writing. You'll also learn which citation management tools are supported by the UConn Library and how to select the one that best fits your needs.
RefWorks for New Users
Tuesday, May 31
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Online – Registration
Learn to manage your references with RefWorks, a web-based citation management tool. This introductory workshop covers:
- Importing, viewing, and editing references
- Navigating and organizing your library
- Sharing references with colleagues
- Creating bibliographies
RefWorks for Power Users
Wednesday, May 18
1:00 – 2:00pm
Online – Registration
or
Thursday, May 26
10:00am – 11:00am
Online – Registration
This advanced workshop covers:
- Organizing your library using tags
- Performing advanced searches of your library
- Dealing with duplicate references
- Creating, modifying, and sharing project libraries
- Citing sources while writing in Microsoft Word
Zotero for New Users
Wednesday, May 11
10:00am – 11:00am
Online – Registration
or
Tuesday, May 31
10:00am – 11:00am
Online – Registration
Learn to manage your references with Zotero, an open source citation management tool. This introductory workshop covers:
- Setting up essential preferences
- Importing, viewing, and editing references
- Navigating and organizing your library
- Creating bibliographies
Zotero for Power Users
Tuesday, May 17
10:00am – 11:00am
Online – Registration
or
Wednesday, May 25
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Online – Registration
This advanced workshop covers:
- Citing sources while writing in Microsoft Word
- Organizing your library using tags
- Performing advanced searches of your library
- Dealing with duplicate references
- Creating and sharing group libraries
- Choosing plug-ins to enhance your Zotero experience
For more information, contact: Hilary Kraus at hilary.kraus@uconn.edu