http://www.zotero.org/support/ 2010-02-08T13:05:57-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/ http://www.zotero.org/support/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2009-05-08T04:14:01-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/1.0_changelog?rev=1241770441&do=diff Newer Changes View the current changelog Changes in 1.0.10 (May 8, 2009) Functionality changed or added: * Improved Firefox 3.5 compatibility * Add 1/4-second delay to advanced search autocomplete Site/Import/Export Translator Changes: * Available via Trac text/html 2010-02-05T23:02:36-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/2.0?rev=1265428956&do=diff We are excited to announce the launch of Zotero 2.0, which introduces a powerful slate of new features, including: Syncing * Automatic synchronization of collections among multiple computers. For example, sync your PC at work with your Mac laptop and your Linux desktop at home. * Free automatic backup of your library data on Zotero’s servers. * Automatic synchronization of your attachment files to a WebDAV server (e.g. iDisk, Jungle Disk, or university-provided web storage). text/html 2010-02-04T06:39:04-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/2.0_known_issues?rev=1265283544&do=diff * Non-English locales are broken in 2.0rc3 * Upgrade to 2.0rc4 * “Invalid field 'repository' in ItemFields.isBaseField()” error in 2.0rc4 * Workaround: Delete localstore.rdf in Firefox profile directory and restart Firefox * “disk I/O error” accessing database on Ubuntu Karmic * Disable AppArmor for Firefox profile until fixed kernel is available (details) text/html 2009-07-31T14:14:33-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/additional_documentation_resources?rev=1249064073&do=diff In addition to the documentation you find here, there are a number of people that have created their own. The best examples of institution-specific documentation tend to broadly orient users to Zotero, offer institution specific information, and connect users to local workshops, training and basic support. text/html 2010-01-29T14:50:27-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/adopt?rev=1264794627&do=diff There are countless ways Zotero can be put to work at schools or research centers. Students of all stripes, grade school to post-grad, can benefit from Zotero's time-saving organizational features. Teachers can use it as an instructional tool or as part of methods courses. By installing Zotero on every computer, libraries and writing centers can provide their users with the tools necessary to get the most out of their time there. Centers for Teaching Excellence and assessment groups at schools w… text/html 2009-04-05T21:48:56-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/archive_the_web?rev=1238982536&do=diff Zotero is a powerful tool for capturing and managing bibliographic information. Even pages that cannot be automatically translated can be archived and annotated. Click the screenshots below to watch screencasts on archiving and annotating the web. text/html 2010-02-07T19:57:25-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/attaching_files?rev=1265590645&do=diff Zotero can make files available to users in two ways: by storing a copy or by linking to them. Storing a copy will add that file to the Zotero data directory, separate from the original file. Linking will simply refer to the original file without creating a copy or changing its location. Stored files will be included with any file sync, while linked files will remain only links. Any type of file can be added to the Zotero library, either on its own or associated with another item. text/html 2009-05-01T14:23:50-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/buttons?rev=1241202230&do=diff Buttons You can add a Zotero button to your blog or website by copying the HTML below the button you like and pasting it onto your page. <a href="http://www.zotero.org/"> <img border="0" alt="Get Zotero" title="Get Zotero" src="http://www.zotero.org/images/promote/get_zotero_80x15.gif"> </a> text/html 2010-02-04T11:48:23-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/changelog?rev=1265302103&do=diff Changes in 2.0rc5 (February 4, 2010) * Fixed error opening Zotero pane if “Repository” column was displayed in middle pane * Fixed syncing error for saved searches containing “Repository” condition * Day formatting didn't respect CSL's “numeric-leading-zeros” parameter * Auto-reset sync in case of unhandled delete conflict text/html 2009-08-09T14:42:38-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/collections?rev=1249843358&do=diff The most basic way to organize your library is through collections. Below is some information about how collections work in Zotero. If you would rather watch a screencast about this information instead of reading about it, click the image below. [Array] text/html 2010-01-28T10:46:06-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/compatible_standards_and_software?rev=1264693566&do=diff These are some of the standards and microformats Zotero looks for on or near a web page. This list will grow, so please check back. * Embedded RDF * COinS * Dublin Core XML * MARC This is a list of the OPAC (online public access catalog) software that Zotero currently recognizes. Most libraries, archives, and museums use one of these to provide access to their collections over the web. Sites that use this software to provide this service should work, unless major modifications have b… text/html 2009-10-13T18:00:20-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/contact_us?rev=1255471220&do=diff * If you have a question about Zotero, see Getting Help. * For technical discussions about contributing patches, writing translators, developing plugins, or otherwise extending Zotero, please post a message to the dev list. * If you are a librarian, instructional technologist, faculty, or staff at a university, college, or organization and would like to help spread the word about Zotero and perhaps provide local introductions to the software, please contact . text/html 2009-11-22T15:07:01-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/creating_bibliographies?rev=1258920421&do=diff There are several different ways for you to create bibliographies from your Zotero collection. For example, you can drag and drop references into any text field as either HTML or plain text. You can also print bibliographies directly from Zotero or copy them to your clipboard. In addition, MS Word and OpenOffice plugins offer more precise control for integrating bibliographic information in your writing projects. Further information is described below. text/html 2009-01-16T16:30:06-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/credits_and_acknowledgments?rev=1232141406&do=diff Zotero is a production of the Center for History and New Media at George Mason University. Directors: Dan Cohen, Sean Takats Lead Developer: Dan Stillman Senior Developer: Simon Kornblith Development and Support: Fred Gibbs, Jon Lesser, Trevor Owens, Andrew Howard, Faolan Cheslack-Postava text/html 2009-09-13T23:09:12-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/csl_simple_edits?rev=1252897752&do=diff First find your CSL code Open the Zotero Test Pane by pasting this: chrome://zotero/content/tools/csledit.xul into a new tab. In Zotero, select a citation (or several). Choose a style from the drop-down menu at top-right of the Test Pane, and you will see a preview of the output in the lower part of the split screen. The CSL code is in the upper half of your split screen. text/html 2009-11-04T02:28:54-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/debug_output?rev=1257319734&do=diff Debug Output Logging If you've been asked to provide a Debug ID to help troubleshoot a problem, follow these simple steps: * Open the Advanced pane of the Zotero preferences. You can access the Zotero preferences from the gear menu in the Zotero toolbar. * Click “Enable” under Debug Output Logging. * Immediately perform the relevant action (syncing, saving, importing, etc.). * Before doing anything else, click “Submit to Zotero Server” in the Advanced pane of the preferences. After u… text/html 2010-01-26T15:08:18-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/development_roadmap?rev=1264536498&do=diff This is a summary of past and planned Zotero and Zotero Website releases. Past releases Zotero 1.0 - October 2006 Zotero 1.5 Beta: Introducing server sync - July 2008 With the release of Zotero 1.5 Beta, users gained the ability to sync their individual collections with the Zotero Server. Through server syncing, users can access and update their Zotero libraries from multiple locations. In order to support synchronization, this version also introduced data conflict resolution. Zotero 1.5… text/html 2009-07-09T15:50:17-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/features_guide?rev=1247169017&do=diff Zotero [zoh-TAIR-oh] is a free, easy-to-use Firefox extension to help you collect, manage, and cite your research sources. It lives right where you do your work—in the web browser itself. Read on for a list of Zotero's features and capabilities. text/html 2010-02-06T19:43:43-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/file_sync?rev=1265503423&do=diff Zotero File Storage is a cloud-based storage solution for PDFs, images, web snapshots, and any other files attached to your Zotero personal and group libraries. Zotero File Storage allows you to access your Zotero-attached files from any computer with a web browser, and you can synchronize these files to any computer with Zotero installed. See the storage FAQ for additional information. text/html 2010-01-27T10:38:32-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/finding_and_sorting?rev=1264606712&do=diff Zotero provides a variety of options to ensure that you are never more than a few seconds away from the exact information you need. In this document you will learn about Zotero's sorting and searching functionality. With just a few clicks you can sort any of your collections by what ever criteria you need. You can also quickly execute basic searches through your entire collection. Beyond these two quick options you can also set up advanced searches to make much more refined searches through your… text/html 2009-10-21T13:13:30-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/forum_guidelines?rev=1256145210&do=diff First steps Be sure you've followed the Getting Help steps. Existing thread or new thread? Before you post, search the forums to see if someone has posted about the same issue. If you find an existing thread, read the entire discussion---not just the thread title---to make sure it's relevant, that a solution or workaround hasn't already been provided, and that additional feedback is still necessary. You should also check the date of the last comment to make sure it's not referring to a very… text/html 2009-08-29T01:13:42-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/frequently_asked_questions?rev=1251522822&do=diff How do I back up my Zotero library? How can I access my library from multiple computers? Can I store my Zotero library and associated files on an external drive? I have bibliographies in Microsoft Word documents, PDFs, and other text files. Can I import them into my Zotero collection? text/html 2008-07-07T17:29:43-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/general_privacy_policy?rev=1215466183&do=diff In order to provide Zotero server service we store the following data: * Login information and sync activity: To ensure quality of service, we store data associated to your account, such as usernames and access logs that list IP addresses. We also monitor synchronization activity, such as log storage consumption. text/html 2008-11-13T13:01:55-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/generating_bibliographies_references_and_reports?rev=1226599315&do=diff There are several different ways for you to create bibliographies from your Zotero collection. For example, you can drag and drop references into any text field as either HTML or plain text. You can also print bibliographies directly from Zotero or copy them to your clipboard. In addition, MS Word and OpenOffice plugins offer more precise control for integrating bibliographic information in your writing projects. Further information is described below. text/html 2009-03-25T17:03:25-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/get_involved?rev=1238015005&do=diff There are a number of ways for you to get involved with the Zotero project. Zotero wouldn't be the dynamic responsive tool it is today without the tireless efforts of all our community members. Whether it's encouraging institutional adoption, putting the program through its paces, developing new extensions and plugins, or simply hollering Zotero's praises from the rooftops (or blogtops), there is an important role for you to play in both Zotero's present and its future. text/html 2010-02-05T23:04:52-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/getting_help?rev=1265429092&do=diff Need help? There is a good chance that someone else has had the same question as you. In an effort to help you resolve your issue as quickly as possible, the Zotero community has developed this set of steps for resolving issues. Please follow the five steps below. text/html 2009-11-09T02:09:28-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/getting_stuff_into_your_library?rev=1257750568&do=diff Zotero offers users a variety of ways to capture, import and archive item information and files. On this page you will learn how to collect information on books, journal articles, and websites with a single click and then easily store related PDFs, images, links, whole web pages and any other files alongside that information inside your Zotero library. The attaching files page has additional information on attachments. text/html 2009-06-24T10:54:58-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/groups?rev=1245855298&do=diff Groups provide a powerful way to share collections with a class, work closely with colleagues on a project, keep track of conversations in your field more broadly, and keep tabs on what people at your institution or in your department are working on. text/html 2010-01-26T02:40:08-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/hidden_prefs?rev=1264491608&do=diff You can edit most Zotero preferences through the preferences window. However, the preferences window does not include all of the different ways you can customize your copy of Zotero. To view the the full list of Zotero's preferences, including many hidden preferences, type “about:config” into the Firefox location bar and enter “zotero” into the Filter field at the top of the list that comes up. Preferences that can be safely changed by users are described below. text/html 2007-01-25T15:05:19-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/how_does_zotero_stack_up?rev=1169755519&do=diff Zotero Endnote Refworks Cost Open Source Works Online Works OfflineAutomatic Recognition of Citation Information Operating System Program Ease of Use End-user Support and Training Course Management Integration Sharing of Data between programs Maximum # of records per library or folder Maximum record size Maximum # of fields (e.g. author, title) Maximum # of reference types (e.g. journal, book) Search and Replace Global editing Auto completion of data … text/html 2010-01-26T23:22:57-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/installation?rev=1264566177&do=diff Zotero is a Firefox extension, and installs just like one: visit the with Firefox, and click the red download button of the Zotero version you want to install. Then click the “Install Now” button in the Software Installation window that will pop up (the install button may be greyed out for a few seconds while Firefox downloads Zotero). Restart Firefox after the installation has completed. You should now see the “Zotero” logo in the status bar in the right bottom corner of your Firefox browser w… text/html 2008-10-28T15:22:32-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/institutions_recommending_zotero?rev=1225221752&do=diff Below is a list of libraries, writing centers, academic departments, and institutions which recommend Zotero to their users. Institutions which offer web tutorials on using Zotero Bayerische StaatsBibliothek CIERA Delft University of Technology Emory Theology Library Emory University Woodruff Library European University Institute, Florence Latrobe University MIT RERO - Library Network of Western Switzerland University of Michigan Stanford University UCSB History Department Universi… text/html 2009-09-21T18:51:46-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/italian_quick_start_guide?rev=1253573506&do=diff Zotero [zoh-TAIR-oh] è gratis, un estensione di Firefox facile da usare, per aiutarti a raccogliere, gestire, e di citare le fonti di ricerca. Funziona It lives right where you do your work—in the web browser itself. Continua a leggere per un elenco delle caratteristiche e potenzialità di Zotero. text/html 2009-06-10T15:58:41-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/kb?rev=1244663921&do=diff text/html 2010-02-04T12:41:03-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/known_issues?rev=1265305263&do=diff Found a problem that's not listed here? See Getting Help. Known Issues in Zotero 2.0 * Non-English locales are broken in 2.0rc3 * Upgrade to 2.0rc4 * “Invalid field 'repository' in ItemFields.isBaseField()” error in 2.0rc4 * Upgrade to 2.0rc4 text/html 2010-02-08T13:01:32-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/known_translator_issues?rev=1265652092&do=diff Major Known Issues * The ScienceDirect translator is broken for search result pages and guest mode after a site update. A fix should be available shortly. Other Issues If Report Errors under the Actions (gear icon) menu displays a “Permission denied” error after attempting to save from a website, you likely have a conflict with another extension. See the Known Issues page for a list of known incompatibilities. text/html 2009-05-20T15:18:21-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/locate?rev=1242847101&do=diff The button in the upper right-hand corner of the Info tab (in Zotero's right column) uses a technology called OpenURL to try and find a Zotero item at your local library (either in its physical collection or in one of the full-text databases that your library subscribes to). Depending on the OpenURL resolver, different users might access the same document through different ways. A scholar affiliated with George Mason University, for example, could access a copy of the resource available throug… text/html 2008-12-08T11:52:44-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/make_your_site_zotero_ready?rev=1228755164&do=diff First Question: What Do You Want Your Users To Get? Before discussing options for exposing your content to Zotero, ask yourself “Do you want users to capture data about individual pages of your site, or do you want them to capture information about a resource, or several resources, discussed on that page?” text/html 2009-02-11T15:41:54-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/mini_guide?rev=1234384914&do=diff Zotero [zoh-TAIR-oh] is a free, easy-to-use Firefox extension to help you collect, manage, and cite your research sources. It lives right where you do your work — in the web browser itself. Zotero is an easy-to-use yet powerful research tool that helps you gather, organize, and analyze sources (citations, full texts, web pages, images, and other objects), and lets you share the results of your research in a variety of ways. An extension to the popular open-source web browser Firefox, Zotero in… text/html 2009-08-19T12:15:38-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/notes?rev=1250698538&do=diff Most users don’t like to just read and gather sources; they like to take notes on them. We’ve all got little scribbles in the margins of books, on post-its, and on notepads (real and virtual). Zotero makes it easy to keep all those annotations, jots, and notes in one place, and all searchable. The ability to record notes about library items is essential to conducting useful research. Notes allow you to relate items to your own studies, write down brainstorms and highlight important passages. You… text/html 2010-01-29T16:27:39-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/nsf?rev=1264800459&do=diff Welcome, National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers Program users! On this page you will find everything you need to begin using Zotero to manage reviewer portfolios for panels. Step 1. Install Zotero 2.0 NSF users should download Zotero 2.0 from the . If you encounter difficulties installing, please see our installation help page. text/html 2009-12-22T16:37:57-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/openurl_resolvers?rev=1261517877&do=diff Known OpenURL Resolvers The Locate button in the upper right-hand corner of the Info tab (the right column) uses a technology called OpenURL to try to find a Zotero item in your local library (either in its physical collection or in one of the full-text databases it subscribes to). The link from citation to resource resolves differently for different users: using OpenURL, a scholar affiliated with George Mason University, for example, clicks through to a copy of the resource available through… text/html 2009-06-13T10:41:30-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/pdf_fulltext_indexing?rev=1244904090&do=diff Zotero supports fulltext indexing of PDF documents. PDF fulltext indexing currently requires an external program to convert embedded text in PDF files into plaintext cache files. By default, Zotero uses the pdftotext utility from the Xpdf project, which is an open-source, cross-platform PDF viewer. Additional functionality is available through another Xpdf utility, pdfinfo. text/html 2009-03-20T16:12:21-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/plug?rev=1237579941&do=diff Introduction A big part of what has made Zotero such a successful tool is our vibrant user community. In that spirit we have collected a set of resources to make it easier for those who appreciate Zotero to spread the word. Whether by talking, blogging, presenting or otherwise discussing Zotero with other people, our users are our best promoters. Below, you will find a variety of ways to show your support and involvement with the Zotero community to the world. text/html 2010-01-23T01:08:09-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/plugins?rev=1264226889&do=diff These plugins can help you integrate Zotero with other software. Plugin Author Version Download Additional Notes Organizational Zotfile Joscha Legewie unknown Zotfile automatically rename, move, and attach pdf (or other) files to Zotero items by pressing a single button. Annotation Vertov: Annotate Media Files Concordia Digital History Lab 0.7.0.4 Vertov Documentation Vertov is not currently maintained and does not work with Zotero 2.0 Data M… text/html 2009-09-02T12:51:26-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/preferences?rev=1251910286&do=diff Many of Zotero's features can be customized via the Zotero preferences. To access the Zotero preference window, either open the Zotero pane, click the actions menu button (the 'gear' icon, see screenshot) at the top of the left column and select the “Preferences...” option, or alternatively, select “Add-ons” in the Tools menu of Firefox, then select Zotero and click the “Options” button. text/html 2009-05-01T14:37:00-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/present?rev=1241203020&do=diff By now, you've probably realized some of the advantages of using Zotero yourself, but just imagine how much good it could do on an institutional level. To this end, you should encourage Zotero adoption by speaking out or giving a presentation, say to your research librarians, classmates or IT administrators. Use the promotional materials below to help plan your presentation. text/html 2009-04-22T10:09:07-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/promote?rev=1240409347&do=diff By now, you've probably realized some of the advantages of using Zotero yourself, but just imagine how much good it could do on an institutional level. To this end, you should encourage Zotero adoption by speaking out or giving a presentation, say to your research librarians, classmates or IT administrators. This whole section should be able to help you out by providing you with ideas and promotional materials. text/html 2009-06-17T12:53:07-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/proxies?rev=1245257587&do=diff Conducting research online can be much simpler when working at an institution with extensive resources. Online databases are particularly useful, but can often be a hassle to use off-site, owing to the need to log into a proxy system. When your institution subscribes to sites like JSTOR.org, you can access them from your institution's network with no trouble at all. Once you're off-site, though, it gets more complicated. You might find that you can no longer download full-text PDFs or even acces… text/html 2009-10-29T17:46:30-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/quick_start_guide?rev=1256852790&do=diff Zotero [zoh-TAIR-oh] is a free, easy-to-use Firefox extension to help you collect, manage, and cite your research sources. It lives right where you do your work—in the web browser itself. Read on for a list of Zotero's features and capabilities. text/html 2009-12-29T13:44:19-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/reporting_bugs?rev=1262112259&do=diff Basic Instructions Something in Zotero not working correctly for you? Here are some steps you can take to help us find and fix bugs. 1. If you haven't yet, follow steps 1 through 4 on the Getting Help page for searching through documentation and the forums. text/html 2009-06-07T21:30:24-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/reports?rev=1244424624&do=diff Zotero allows the quick and easy generation of reports about items in your collection. Because reports are simple HTML documents, you can print them, post them to the web, and email them. There are three ways to create reports. When you right click (ctrl-click on a Mac) on any item, set of items, or collection, Zotero will allow you to “Generate report from selected item(s).” After choosing this option in the drop-down menu, Zotero will generate a HTML report based on the selected item(s… text/html 2009-10-28T14:49:07-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/requesting_styles?rev=1256755747&do=diff This document helps answer the following questions: * What if Zotero does not support the bibliographic style I need? * How do I request additional styles? Other questions may be answered at the Styles FAQ. Each installation of Zotero comes with a small selection of popular bibliographic styles. In addition, thousands of styles can be found at the online . Still, you might find that your style of interest is not yet available. Alternatively, your style may be present, but you may f… text/html 2009-05-20T15:35:26-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/retrieve_pdf_metadata?rev=1242848126&do=diff Users new to Zotero may find the prospect of importing all their data somewhat daunting. Zotero can import bibliographic data in a wide variety of formats, but what of PDFs? Many researchers find themselves managing a massive collection of PDFs, possibly with another program designed only for that purpose or through their own methods. Zotero makes it a breeze to import these PDFs, which takes much of the pain out of switching. text/html 2009-08-20T05:49:04-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/rtf_scan?rev=1250761744&do=diff Zotero's RTF Scan feature allows users to create a fully cited document without ever having to use the word processor plugin. Many writers know the creator and date of a work they wish to cite off the top of their heads. Using the plugin would just slow them down. Zotero can still format all the citations after the fact, however. text/html 2009-03-15T23:27:16-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/screencast_tutorials?rev=1237174036&do=diff In an effort to make Zotero as user friendly as possible we have developed these screencasts demonstrating many of the basic functions of Zotero. Click on any of the images to watch screencasts detailing the features named below. Special thanks to Steve Bailey from CU-Boulder for preparing the introductory demo. text/html 2010-02-03T15:45:34-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/start?rev=1265229934&do=diff Quick Links * Installation * Quick Start Guide * Getting Help and Troubleshooting * Frequently Asked Questions * Developers * Screencast Tutorials Using Zotero * Getting Stuff Into Your Library * Importing and Creating Library Items * Archiving Web Resources * Attaching Files to Library Items text/html 2007-07-10T17:51:26-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/starting_firefox_from_the_command_line?rev=1184104286&do=diff 1. Go to about:config in the URL bar, type zotero.debug in the Filter box, and make sure extensions.zotero.debug.log is set to true. (You can change the setting by double-clicking on the line.) 2. Close Firefox, and then restart it via the command prompt: text/html 2009-05-01T14:19:36-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/stickers?rev=1241201976&do=diff Get Free Stickers Send us a self-addressed stamped envelope, and we’ll send it back with an Zotero sticker or two. Tell us how you’re using Zotero and we may throw in something special. This is just our little way of giving back, so humor us with snail mail and we’ll return the favor. Send in your self-addressed stamped envelope to: text/html 2009-12-04T14:04:22-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/storage?rev=1259953462&do=diff Zotero File Storage is a cloud-based storage solution for PDFs, images, web snapshots, and any other files attached to your Zotero personal and group libraries. Zotero File Storage allows you to access your Zotero-attached files from any computer with a web browser, and you can synchronize these files to any computer with Zotero installed. Zotero File Storage Services are provided by a third party, the Corporation for Digital Scholarship. To sign up for additional storage, visit your Zotero acco… text/html 2009-12-20T11:36:03-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/storage_faq?rev=1261326963&do=diff How do I sign up? Simply visit your Zotero account profile and . What is Zotero File Storage? Zotero File Storage is a cloud-based storage solution for PDFs, images, web snapshots, and any other files attached to your Zotero personal and group libraries. Zotero File Storage allows you to access your Zotero-attached files from any computer with a web browser, and you can synchronize these files to any computer with Zotero installed. Zotero File Storage Services are provided by a third party, t… text/html 2009-08-29T10:38:53-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/styles?rev=1251556733&do=diff Each installation of Zotero comes with a small selection of popular bibliographic styles. In addition, thousands of styles are readily available at the online . Zotero makes use of the newly developed XML-based Citation Style Language (CSL) to configure citation formatting. It has been designed to be an open, robust and international-ready standard, independent of any particular application, document format, or programming language. text/html 2009-08-29T10:31:13-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/styles_faq?rev=1251556273&do=diff What is a style? A style describes is the layout and formatting of the output from Zotero. Styles can be selected through the Style Manager in Zotero's Preferences. Zotero uses the open standard CSL (Citation Style Language) for configuring the citation formatting. CSL is independent of any particular application, document format, or programming language. More details can be found here. text/html 2009-05-13T15:11:34-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/supported_languages?rev=1242241894&do=diff By relying on Unicode, Zotero can import, store, and cite items of any language. Moreover, Zotero's user interface (menu items, tabs, etc.) also can be tailored to display in any language through the use of language localizations. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the BabelZilla community, we currently support the following languages in addition to US English: text/html 2010-01-26T23:26:49-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/sync?rev=1264566409&do=diff Many of us use different computers in different locations in the course of conducting research. Zotero 2.0 provides data and file syncing. These features allow users to work with the same library, no matter where they are. Data syncing uses the Zotero server to store a copy of library items, notes, links, etc. (basically, everything except files) and to sync that data between different computers. File syncing makes use of your own WebDAV service to store and update the files you have added to yo… text/html 2008-11-15T16:37:31-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/sync_preview_known_issues?rev=1226785051&do=diff Zotero 1.5 Sync Preview currently lacks some functionality that will be in place when the public version ships. Focus Areas Testing is needed most in the following areas: * Conflict Resolution * Conflicts can be generated by editing the same library items simultaneously on multiple computers. * There may be a few outstanding bugs involving conflict resolution of items with multiple creators. Specific steps to reproduce problems are needed. text/html 2010-01-27T10:33:07-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/tags?rev=1264606387&do=diff Tagging is an easy way to categorize items by attaching descriptive words to them. You can tag your information with whatever relevant keyword or term you would like associated with that given item. These tags allow you to sift through your information in a personal way, by the categories that you deem relevant. Consider watching our screencast on Tags and the Tag Selector Box. text/html 2009-08-10T17:56:36-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/test?rev=1249941396&do=diff Community involvement is essential to Zotero's success. One of the most important roles community members play is testing and refining Zotero. Below are some ways you can get involved in improving Zotero. Test and check for accuracy * Check exported files against official style guides. * If you find a problem, search through the to see if it has been discussed before. * If the matter has not been previously reported, start a thread. Make your post as detailed as possible. Much of t… text/html 2009-04-08T16:05:43-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/timelines?rev=1239221143&do=diff Timelines offer a way for you to visualize your items in your collection. The Zotero Timeline incorporates technology from MIT's SIMILE Timeline project. [Array] Most of the information in this section is also available in our timeline screencast. Click the image above to view the cast. text/html 2009-06-17T13:07:06-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/tips_and_tricks?rev=1245258426&do=diff * Need more than one Zotero library? You can use the Preferences–>Advanced Settings->Storage Location setting to switch between multiple Zotero libraries, including a local Zotero library (on your computer) and a network Zotero library. Using multiple Firefox profiles is also a viable option. text/html 2006-10-05T08:29:51-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/translators?rev=1160051391&do=diff Zotero automatically detects library records, news items, journal articles, and other objects you might like to save in your collection. A few of the popular sites that we already support include: * The Library of Congress * Harvard University Library * University of Michigan Library * Amazon.com * The New York Times * The Washington Post * Google Books * Google Scholar * The New York Review of Books * The Chronicle of Higher Education text/html 2010-02-03T18:06:35-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/troubleshooting_translator_issues?rev=1265238395&do=diff Before you post that a translator is not working, try these steps: * Make sure you have the latest version of Zotero available from zotero.org. * Make sure you have the latest version of Firefox. * Make sure you have the latest available translators by clicking “Update Now” in the General tab of the Zotero preferences. If the button displays “Updated”, reload the page that was failing and try saving again. If the button displays “Up-to-date”, you already had the latest available transla… text/html 2010-02-04T07:50:44-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/upgrade?rev=1265287844&do=diff Upgrading to Zotero 2.0 See the . text/html 2010-01-26T23:27:53-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/use_cases?rev=1264566473&do=diff Zotero is a powerful and adaptable tool for scholars and educators of all stripes. It can be whatever you need it to be, whether you are a student, a teacher, a researcher, or just someone looking for a better way to manage your data. Its many features can be used in myriad combinations, tailored to particular fields and projects. Residing directly within your web browser, Zotero is central to the entire research process, allowing its users to pick and choose the features that are best-suited t… text/html 2009-06-25T23:29:58-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/using_a_folder_synchronization_service?rev=1245986998&do=diff Warning!!! The following instructions are deprecated now that Zotero 2.0 is available. We strongly encourage Zotero users to take advantage of Zotero's own server-based synchronization, collaboration, and backup functionality. Another way to make your Zotero library portable is to use a folder synchronization service, like iDisk for Macs or FolderShare for Windows or Mac. Like using Zotero over a network, you text/html 2009-06-17T13:21:03-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/using_portable_firefox_on_a_usb_drive?rev=1245259263&do=diff Basic Instructions In order to use Zotero through Portable Firefox on your external drive, you will need to * Install Portable Firefox and Zotero onto your external drive * Move your Zotero library onto the external drive * Specify the location of your library in Zotero text/html 2008-03-05T11:11:50-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/what_are_people_saying_about_zotero?rev=1204733510&do=diff Reviews and Press Awards Winner of CiteFest 2008, Northwestern University’s Library and Academic Technologies group reference manager contest. For the second year running, one of PC Magazine's "Best Free Software," PC Magazine 8 February 2008. text/html 2010-01-27T11:42:00-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/which_version?rev=1264610520&do=diff Currently there are two versions of Zotero offered for download: Zotero 2.0 and Zotero 1.0. Zotero 2.0 is out of beta and is wrapping up the final stages of development. Development has ceased on Zotero 1.0, and it will soon be phased out in favor of Zotero 2.0. text/html 2009-09-16T05:17:42-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/windows_word_plugin_manual_installation_instructions?rev=1253092662&do=diff Manually Installing the Zotero Word Plugin for Windows To install the plugin by hand, first download the plugin template file for your Zotero version: Zotero 1.0 * Once downloaded, open the ZIP file and move the Zotero.dot file into the Word Startup folder. text/html 2009-06-18T14:02:10-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/word_processor_integration?rev=1245348130&do=diff Of the different ways to automatically generate bibliographies (as well as in-text citations and footnotes), the easy-to-use word processor plugins are probably the most flexible. These plugins, available for Microsoft Word and OpenOffice/NeoOffice, create dynamic bibliographies: insert a new in-text citation in your manuscript, and the bibliography will be automatically updated to include the cited item. Correct the title of an item in your Zotero library and with a click of a button the change… text/html 2010-02-03T18:13:28-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/word_processor_plugin_installation?rev=1265238808&do=diff This page provides installation instructions for the various Zotero word processor plugins. Note that Zotero 1.0.x and Zotero 2.0 require different versions of these plugins. If you are not sure which version of Zotero and word processor plugin is suitable for you, check the word processor compatibility chart. text/html 2010-01-27T09:40:48-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/word_processor_plugin_installation_old?rev=1264603248&do=diff Word Processor Plugins for Zotero 1.0.x Microsoft Word Windows The latest version of the Windows Word plugin for Zotero 1.0.x is 1.0b3. The plugin is compatible with Word 2000 or newer and Windows 2000 or newer, and can be installed either via an installer or manually. text/html 2010-02-07T17:07:27-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/word_processor_plugin_troubleshooting?rev=1265580447&do=diff This page describes some of the reported issues with the Word and OpenOffice/NeoOffice word processor plugins, together with possible solutions. Citations and bibliographies generated by the word processor plugins might appear in a different style (font, font-size, etc) than the surrounding text. The appearance of the generated text can be changed by changing the default style. E.g. in OpenOffice, open the styles manager in 'Format' > 'Styles and Formatting' or by hitting F12. Right click on “D… text/html 2009-11-11T19:45:31-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/word_processor_plugin_troubleshooting_for_zotero_1.0?rev=1257986731&do=diff This page describes some of the reported issues with the Word and OpenOffice/NeoOffice word processor plugins for Zotero 1.0, together with possible solutions. If you are using Zotero 2.0, see the main troubleshooting page. "An error occurred communicating with Zotero" You may receive the following message when attempting to use the word processor plugins: text/html 2009-06-28T09:36:21-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/word_processor_plugin_usage?rev=1246196181&do=diff Note: Although the following instructions have been written for the Zotero plugin for Microsoft Word, usage of the OpenOffice/NeoOffice plugin is very similar. After installation of the plugin you should see this row of icons () in your Microsoft Word toolbar. These six buttons allow you to manage references in your Microsoft Word documents. If you do not see them, try checking the “Templates and Add-ins” window. Select “Tools” from the dropdown menu at the top of your screen, pull down to “Tem… text/html 2009-09-03T18:06:09-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/zotero_data?rev=1252015569&do=diff This document helps answer the following questions: * How does Zotero store my data? * Where did my items go? * Where is my Zotero data? * How do I back up my Zotero library? Before resolving these specific questions, it is crucial to understand some of the basics of how Zotero stores your data. text/html 2009-05-18T16:14:01-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/zotero_logo?rev=1242677641&do=diff Feel free to use the Zotero logo to promote Zotero. text/html 2009-06-25T23:27:51-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/zotero_over_a_network?rev=1245986871&do=diff Warning!!! The following instructions are deprecated now that Zotero 2.0 is available. We strongly encourage Zotero users to take advantage of Zotero's own server-based synchronization, collaboration, and backup functionality. Want access to your Zotero library, but without having to schlep your computer around? If you've got space on a shared network, it's easy to do, with a couple caveats. Make sure you read through the Things to Note before attempting this. text/html 2009-06-25T23:27:16-05:00 http://www.zotero.org/support/zotero_portable_solutions?rev=1245986836&do=diff Zotero is portable! Not only can you use Zotero across multiple computers, you can also share your information with colleagues. Depending on your needs, one of the following options may work better for you than others: * Using Portable Firefox on a USB Drive