Subject Guides: Citation and Reference Management: Mendeley

Mendeley

Mendeley Reference Manager is free software that you can use online and download to a computer. It is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Note: An older Mendeley program, Mendeley Desktop, stopped being available for download in September 2022. For more details see the "Introducing Mendeley Reference Manager" blog post.

Best features: Free (up to 2GB of online storage); user-friendly interface; ability to work offline.

Drawbacks: Small number of reference types; limited group sharing for free accounts; no Google Docs integration (only MS word).

Getting Started With Mendeley Reference Manager

Mendeley Reference Manager offers automatic syncing between online and desktop versions.

Step 1: Create a Mendeley account at www.mendeley.com.

Step 2: (Optional) Download Mendeley Reference Manager: Windows | Mac | Linux

Step 3: Get Mendeley Cite from Microsoft AppSource.

Step 4: Add the Web importer to your browser for quickly adding articles or webpages to Mendeley.

Introductory Guides

Mendeley Reference Manager: A Guide for New Users
This set of slides includes annotated images showing what you can do with Mendeley.
Getting Started with Mendeley Reference Manager
This guide outlines the key features of Mendeley and includes instructions for using the software.
Getting Started with Mendeley Cite
This guide explains how to use Mendeley Cite in Microsoft Word to create automatic citations and a bibliography in your chosen citation style.
How to Use Mendeley Reference Manager (Complete Beginner's Guide)
This 17-minute video shows how to download Mendeley Reference Manager and demonstrates its key features.

Mendeley Support

Mendeley Support Center