Adding items to your Zotero library is quick and easy.
- Be sure to have Zotero open.
- If you have already created a folder for your topic, have that window open in Zotero.
- Click the Zotero icon in the connectors to the right of your search bar. The Zotero icon will look different depending on which type of resource you are adding.
Single Item from the Library Catalog
When viewing the record for the book or video you want to add to your library, click the Zotero icon. Be sure the correct folder is selected.
Multiple Items from the Library Catalog Result List
You can add many items at once from your list of search results. Click on the Zotero icon.
The Zotero Item Selector box will pop up.
Check the titles you want to save and click OK.
Article from a Database
When viewing the record for the article you want to add to your library, click the Zotero icon. Be sure the correct folder is selected.
Webpage
Once you have found a webpage you wish to add to your library, click on the Zotero icon.
Add Items Manually
Sometimes, such as with a print source, you may want to manually add items to your Zotero library. To do this, click on the + icon in Zotero and select the type of material you are adding.
Or if you know the unique identifying number of your item, such as ISBN or DOI, click on the icon just to the right of the + sign.
Add PDFs
If you have a PDF already stored on your computer, simply drag and drop it into your Zotero library. It's helpful to have Zotero open to the file you want it to go into.