Qu'est-ce qu'un logiciel de gestion bibliographique?
Un logiciel de gestion de bibliographique peut être très utile si vous avez besoin d'utiliser de nombreuses sources d'information pour vos recherches. Ce type de logiciel vous permet de :
- Collecter, stocker et organiser des références à partir de bases de données et de sites Web de bibliothèques
- Mettre en forme vos références automatiquement dans le style de citation que vous avez choisi
- Générer automatiquement des citations dans le texte et une liste de références lorsque vous rédigez un article
- Enregistrer ou créer un lien vers des documents en texte intégral (par exemple, des fichiers PDF)
- Partagez vos références
- Synchoniser les références sur plusieurs appareils
Choisir un logiciel de gestion bibliographique
La bibliothèque de l'Université de l'Alberta ne recommande ni ne soutient aucun produit en particulier, mais nous avons rassemblé des informations sur certaines des options les plus populaires en matière de logiciel de gestion des références.
- Zotero : Article de blogue (en anglais) | Ressources et soutien
- Mendeley: Article de blogue (en anglais) | Ressources et soutien
- EndNote: Article de blogue (en anglais) | Ressources et soutien
Pour une comparaison détaillée, utilisez le tableau ci-dessous. Les fonctionnalités du logiciel changent régulièrement, donc si vous trouvez des informations supplémentaires ou contradictoires, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter et nous essaierons d'intégrer ces informations.
Veuillez noter que l’accès de l'U of A à RefWorks a pris fin le 31 décembre 2021.
Tableau de comparaison
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| Product and Vendor | EndNote X9 Desktop (Clarivate) |
EndNote Basic (Clarivate) |
Mendeley (Elsevier) |
Zotero (open source) |
| Where to get it | UAlberta IST OnTheHub | EndNote Online | Mendeley download | Zotero download |
| Costs |
$140 via UAlberta OnTheHub (one-time cost) |
Free |
Free (cost to upgrade storage) |
Free (cost to upgrade storage) |
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| Main access (web/cloud or desktop/laptop) |
Mainly single desktop/laptop. Can sync to cloud through Endnote Online/Basic. |
Web/cloud only |
Desktop/laptop and web/cloud. Can sync with multiple computers. |
Desktop/laptop and web/cloud. Can sync with multiple computers. |
| Mobile version (phone, tablet) | Yes (iOS, not Android) | Yes (iOS, not Android) | No | Yes (iOS or 3rd party options) |
| Registration/account required? | Only for cloud sync and collaborator sharing. Can use locally without an account. | Yes | Yes | Only for cloud sync and collaborator sharing. Can use locally without an account. |
| Support options | Email, phone, or chat | DIY support only, via user forums | ||
| Accessibility | ADA Compliance | ADA Compliance | Accessibility | Accessibility forum posts |
| PROS / CONS | EndNote X9 | EndNote Basic | Mendeley | Zotero |
| Best features |
Ability to store a large number of references and PDFs (10,000+); partially automated retrieval of full text (30-50% will be retrieved); deduplicates large numbers of references; increased citation accuracy due to large number of reference types; highly customizable; ability to work offline. |
Cloud-based, so option to work away from primary workstation. |
Free (up to 2GB of online storage); user-friendly interface; easy to add references; PDF annotation within the program; ability to work offline; connects with MS Word. |
Free (up to 300 MB online storage); open source; user-friendly interface; easy to add references; PDF annotation within the program; ability to work offline; connects with MS Word, Google Docs, and LibreOffice. |
| Possible drawbacks |
Price (~$140); license tied to one device; steeper learning curve than other options; importing non-traditional types of reference (e.g., webpages) can be challenging. |
Limited storage capacity; limited citation styles. |
Does not connect with Google Docs; limited storage space when sharing with groups; difficulty importing accurate metadata for some source types. |
Limited free cloud-based storage space; works best with one primary workstation. |
| REFERENCE MANAGEMENT FEATURES | EndNote X9 | EndNote Basic | Mendeley | Zotero |
| Storage (references and file attachments) | Unlimited | 50,000 references or 2GB | Unlimited on local computer, 2GB in cloud (can pay to upgrade) | Unlimited on local computer, 300MB in cloud (can pay to upgrade) |
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| Browser import |
Capture Reference Tool
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Capture Reference Tool
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Mendeley Web Importer
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Zotero Connector
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| Duplicate record detection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Yes |
| Customizable metadata fields | Yes | No, but can add notes | No, but can use tags and add notes | No, but can use tags and add notes |
| Search within own records | Simple and advanced | Simple search only | Simple and advanced | Simple and advanced |
| Search external catalogues or databases | Yes (7000+) | Yes (5) | Yes (in online version), details are unclear | No |
| Annotate PDFs | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Collaboration tools | Share full library | Share folders | Groups for sharing ideas and references. Private groups only. | Share folders. All collaborators must have Zotero account. |
| Export records | Yes, but doesn't transfer attachments | Yes, but doesn't transfer attachments | Yes, in desktop version, but doesn't transfer attachments | Yes, but doesn't transfer attachments |
| CITATION GENERATION FEATURES | EndNote X9 | EndNote Basic | Mendeley | Zotero |
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| Number of citation styles | 7,000+ predefined | Top 21 most commonly used styles | 9000+ pre-defined | 9000+ pre-defined |
| Custom style editing | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |