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The librarians and staff of the Arthur A. Wishart Library are here to help you with your research. We offer a number of in-person and onlines services to assist you.

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What citation management program should I use?

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The Arthur A. Wishart Library doesn't recommend any specific system, but we can help you get started using some of the common, freely available tools.

Here are some quick start guides on three main and free citation guides:

Some questions to ask yourself when deciding on a citation manager:

  • Do you want to store PDFs in the program? If so, how much space do you expect to need?
  • How much do you plan to share and collaborate with others?
  • Do you want to work offline? Or does a web-based program suit your needs?
  • Will you use it on a mobile device?