Introduction to Zotero

This course gives a short introduction to the reference management software Zotero. 

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Learning outcomes

After attending the course you will be able to:

  • Install software and plugin
  • Create an account
  • Build your personal reference library in Zotero
  • Import references and PDFs
  • Import pdfs: single files and folders
  • Use references in your text document and generate reference lists in different styles

 

Working methods

We begin with a demonstration that lasts about 45 minutes and the remaining time is set aside for the participant to practice on their own with support from us.

Target group

International researchers, staff and students at the University of Oslo, and Oslo University Hospital

No registration

The course is drop in, and there's no registration

Preparations

You'll need to bring a computer with Zotero installed. See our help pages for support: Get started with Zotero

Lecturer

Team Zotero

For questions regarding the course, please contact referansehjelp@ub.uio.no

Published June 26, 2026 10:19 AM - Last modified June 26, 2026 10:19 AM