Zotero is a free, open-source reference management tool that helps users collect, organize, cite, and share research materials, supporting various citation styles and integration with word processors.
How to get the software
Faculty, Staff, Researchers, & Students
Support Resources
MU Library Guide for Zotero
Licensing Info
Zotero Terms of Service
Zotero Licensing Info
Permitted Use
Academic/Instruction
Non-commercial Research
Information
Operating Systems
Linux macOS Windows
Available to
Faculty/Staff Researchers Students
Cost
Free
Uses AI
No
Export Controlled
No
What does permitted use mean?
Academic/Instruction
Teaching and learning activities
Administration
Non-research, non-instruction uses related to the function of one’s university job (e.g., production, infrastructure)
Commercial research
Involves a trade secret of the sponsor; results are not published
Non-commerical research
Nonprofit or academic research; results are published