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.
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 UsersThis set of slides includes annotated images showing what you can do with Mendeley.
- Getting Started with Mendeley Reference ManagerThis guide outlines the key features of Mendeley and includes instructions for using the software.
- Getting Started with Mendeley CiteThis 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.
