This guide is created to introduce some common Reference Management Software to you that can be used to manage large numbers of references for your writing assignments or research papers. You may refer to the individual software by clicking on the tabs in the left.
Zotero, Mendeley and EndNote are some popular reference management software. For further assistance or help with reference management software contact the library.
Zotero(FREE version) |
Mendeley(FREE version) |
EndNote Online(FREE version) |
EndNote Desktop(Subscription) |
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Ease of Use |
Easy to learn and use | Easy to learn and use |
Easy to learn |
Learning curve is steep |
Operating systems |
Windows, Mac and Linux | Windows and Mac | Windows and Mac | Windows and Mac |
Works Offline |
Yes | No | No | Yes |
PDF file handling |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Duplicate detection |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Edit output styles |
Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Share & collaborate |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Figures & Charts |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Features useful for Systematic Review |
No | No | No | Yes |
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