This LibGuide is an informative resource for the old Mendeley Desktop software which has not been available for download since 1 September 2022. It has been replaced by Mendeley Reference Manager.
This LibGuide contains modular lessons with comprehensive step-by-step instructions on topics such as How to create a Mendeley Library, Adding References and Cite While You Write.
If you are using Mendeley Reference Manager, please refer to the Introduction to Mendeley Reference Manager LibGuide instead.
Mendeley is a useful Reference Management tool to help collect, organise and write your citations as you do your research. Here is a quick video introduction to what Mendeley can do for you:
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