Create a Zotero.org Account
Registering for a Zotero account is easy! To create your account, simply choose your desired username, provide your email address, and designate a password. Once you're account has been created, you'll be able configure your profile settings (everything is optional). If you'd like you can provide your real name, location, and choose your disciplines. You can also share your affiliations, bio, website, and upload a picture of yourself, like so.
By registering for a free account, you'll be able to sync your Zotero library between multiple computers which will allow you to access Zotero from any computer with internet access. You'll also be able to create and join Zotero Groups; a fantastic way to collaborate with colleagues and share your research.
Access your resources by logging in to your account at zotero.org from any computer, regardless of which web browser you're using. Since all of your resources will be synced up in the cloud, you'll be able to edit, manage, and create new Zotero library items at zotero.org.
Collaboration and Groups
Using Zotero to work collaboratively with colleagues and to share your research sources with the world is easy using Zotero Groups.
To join a Zotero Group, make sure you're logged in at zotero.org. Click on the Groups tab > click on Join Environ 211.
1. Log in and go to the “Groups” tab (if you wish to use this tool for other classes or research, use “My Library,” but for this class, all references need to be entered directly into the group page. In the “Groups” tab you will see “ENVIRON211” listed as one of your groups.
2. Click on “Groups Library.” IMPORTANT: Do not click on any of the other options within “ENVIRON211,” as this may affect settings for the group.
3. On the right, you will see the full library for “ENVIRON211.”
4. On the left, you will see different folders that help organize the library. The first set of folders you see are the University sustainability themes. Click on any of
the themes to see a list of past and current Environ211 project topics within that theme. As you can see, these projects are labeled by topic and semester in
which they were completed. Within each folder are the references used for each project. For an example, check out “Bike Sharing (Winter 2013)” in “Climate
Action” or “Meatless Meals (Winter 2013)” in “Healthy Environments.” Your group’s project already has a folder, so you will be adding your references there.
5. On the bottom left of the screen you will see a section for “Tags.” If you click on the “Higher Education” tag, only references that have higher education content will show up in the library (You will learn how to tag your references later).
Adding and Editing Citations
Add items to your Zotero.org account using the Green plus sign. Make sure to select the correct item type.
