Citation management software collects citations from various sources, organizes them and compiles them into a bibliography or reference list. The software allows users to create citations in numerous styles such as Harvard, APA, MLA and Chicago.

• Do you want to improve your way of citation?
• Do you want to gather and store references while you research?
• Do you want to easily format your bibliography and citations instantly?

At Bindura University of Science Education, we recommend that you try these free reference management software tools:

Mendeley

• Mendeley can be used to generate references, citations and bibliographies.
• Mendeley is a free-web-based tool that can assist in reference management.
• Access self-guided instruction in the form of tutorials through their Mendeley Help Guides

Click here to access Mendeley

Zotero:

• This is a free, open-source, web-based tool for managing citations and creating bibliographies. It is an easy software tool to use for organizing, annotating and citing articles.
• The Library offers free campus-wide workshops.
• Zotero has some self-guided instructions that can assist you.
• It works well with Google Scholar

Click here to access Zotero

 Comparison of Zotero and Mendeley