Research Guides: BIOL 126: Energy Flow in Biological Systems: Zotero

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Zotero ezproxy problems

Seeing a strange yellow bar at the top of your browser with a message about Zotero and ezproxy?

Right click on the Zotero plugin in your browser
Click "Preferences" or "Options" (it may be called either)
Go to “Proxies”
Unclick the box next to “Enable proxy redirection”

Getting Started with Zotero

Install Word, Excel, and Zotero on Your Laptop

Step Zero: Install Microsoft Word and Excel First
If you don't already have Microsoft Word or Excel installed on your laptop, follow these instructions to install Word and Excel BEFORE you install Zotero. You will not need Excel installed in order to use Zotero, but you WILL be using Excel for a different part of your first lab, so it's best to make sure you have both programs installed now!

1. Sign up for a free Zotero account at zotero.org/user/register

2. Install the Zotero desktop program by going to zotero.org/download and clicking the blue "Download" button, then proceeding through the installation process.

To ensure that the Microsoft Word add-in installs correctly, please close (PC) or quit (Mac) Microsoft Word BEFORE installing the Zotero desktop program.

3. Install the Zotero browser connector for your preferred internet browser:

Chrome, Firefox, and Edge users: Go to zotero.org/download and click the blue button labeled "Install [browser name] connector," then proceed through the installation process.
Safari users: In the Safari browser, click Safari in the upper left corner of your screen. Next, click Preferences, then Extensions. From this page, click the checkbox next to "Zotero Connector" and click "Turn On" to enable the browser extension.

4. Configure Zotero's preferences

In Zotero, click "Edit" (PC) or "Zotero" (Mac), then click "Preferences."
In "Preferences," click "Sync" and enter the username and password you created for your online account. This will sync your online and desktop accounts.
In "Preferences," click "Cite," then click "Word Processors." If it isn't already installed, click the button that says "Install Microsoft Word Add-in." You will need to close (PC) or quit (Mac) Microsoft Word for the add-in to install.

For a step-by-step demonstration of the Zotero installation and setup process, please watch the video above. If you have questions or need help getting Zotero set up on your computer, please contact your librarian.