

The most commonly used are Mendeley and Zotero, both of which are free. Link to MendeleyThere is a wide range of reference management software. Start by selecting Account then Account Settings from the drop-down menu: Scroll down the list of Overleaf account settings to view the options for Mendeley Integration and Zotero Integration: The following guidelines explain the processes for Link to Mendeley and Link to Zotero. With Zotero, you can import citations from sites.How to link Mendeley or Zotero.
Designed to adhere to the U.S. IOS apps available (iPhone and iPad) Is it accessible Is it AODA friendly Yes, although Zotero users have reported some issues with screen readers. ZotFile provides features like:Zotero website is mobile-friendly Mendeleys mobile apps have been discontinued as of March 15, 2021.

You can use the Mendeley bookmarklet to import citations from databases and websites. Citations can be added by dragging and dropping PDFs of articles into your account. Extra storage is available for a fee.

SFU Library has been unable to identify any citation management products that store data exclusively on Canadian servers. If you are concerned that your personal information is stored outside Canada, do not use these services. This act allows US authorities to access your personal information. Comparing citation management toolsNot sure which citation manager is right for you? We recommend Zotero, but you don't have to take our word for it - check out MIT Library compares EndNote, Zotero and Mendeley for more info.One important point to note: most of the popular citation management products store your data on non-Canadian servers, which means your account information may be subject to US laws, specifically the US Patriot Act.
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