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NMCSD Library: Reference Management

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What is Reference Management?

Reference management is collecting, organizing, storing and using your references (journal articles, books, websites, videos, etc.).  References are used to generate citations, which are used in scholarly articles, and other publications, to acknowledge your sources of information. 

Reference management tools save time and frustration when writing papers, gathering references for grant applications or reports, monitoring the literature and sharing your research.

Reference management tools allow you to:

  • Import references from online databases, library catalogs and PDFs
  • Organize references in a searchable database
  • Share references with colleagues
  • Create formatted bibliographies
  • Insert citations and footnotes into word processing documents

Reference Management Tools

Use the links below to learn more about different reference management software options. Questions about which tool to use? Email us: usn.nmcsd-library@health.mil

EndNote Basic Online
EndNote Basic is a web-based version of EndNote available to NMCSD staff as part of the library subscription to the Web of Science database. Click EndNote Basic to learn how more and create an account. 

Zotero (Free)

Zotero is free a reference manager. It is designed to store, manage, and cite bibliographic references, such as books and articles. Learn how to install Zotero here.

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