Citation managers, such as Zotero and PaperPile are programs that allow the users to collect, organize, and cite sources. They also allow for collaboration and some provide the ability to store and annotate PDFs within the system.
Organize sources using folders, tags, and even group libraries for collaboration with people across the world.
Many integrate with Google Docs and/or Microsoft Word to make it easy to cite sources while writing.
Paperpile is a web-based reference citation management system, with emphasis on integration with Google apps and Google Chrome.
Getting Started
1. Select the Start Free Trial option. You will need to login with your SJSU email address.
2. Next, go to Settings > Account info and click on "Activate site license"
3. Enter your SJSU email address, and then click the activation link you will receive via email.
When starting Paperpile, it will prompt you to install the browser extension that helps save citations to your library. If the pop-up does not show up, click here to install the extension.
Zotero is a free, open source citation manager with a desktop app, browser extension, and integration with Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and LibreOffice. See the handout below for steps on getting started.
OneSearch is SJSU Library's online searching systems that allows you to search our catalog for books, articles, media, and more. Export citation to the RefWorks and other citation management tools from OneSearch. When signed into your account with your SJSUOne ID and password, you can save citations and searches.