The reference management tools supported at Leeds Beckett (Zotero, Mendeley and Endnote) help you collect and organise your references and cite them in multiple styles in word processors. This page contains guides for each tool showing you how to install the software and build your library. All tools work across different platforms, and each web importer works on most browsers, however it is advised that you check the websites to confirm yours are supported. Choosing a reference management tool is a decision based on personal preference of specific features, or a need to use the same tool as colleagues. Below are some features of potential interest to different students:
If you are still unsure which tool is best for you, we suggest Zotero as the most straight forward of the three. If you want to change to another tool at any time, you can export your library. If you need further advice please contact your Academic Librarian.
Below are links to the websites to download the desktop versions and Leeds Beckett Guides for each reference manager:
Daily appointments are usually available (weekdays only) where you can get more help with Harvard or OSCOLA (Law) or APA (Psychology) referencing. Click on Get Help below to book an appointment, or you can ask via the Library's Contact Us page.
