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Chemistry Research Guide

Downloading Zotero

Zotero is the best choice for Mac users. It also plays nicely with PC's.

At https://www.Zotero.org/download/, click to download BOTH Zotero AND the Zotero Connector.  You need both tools, working together:

A screenshot of the Zotero download page. On the left is an image for Zotero 6, on the right, an image for "Zotero connector." Underneath each image is a blue box to download, both of which are circled.   

Pulling citations

To export a citation from OneSearch, a library database, Google Scholar or another website to Zotero, make sure your Zotero desktop application is OPEN. Click on the title of the article (from your search results). Then click the button in the far right corner of your browser (circled here). 

A screenshot from Google Scholar. On the far top left, a puzzle piece icon is circled.

Using Zotero in Word

First, add American Chemical Society (ACS) citation style (see ACS style box to the left in this guide).

Within Word, to add a citation or Bibliography, click the Zotero button, and you can choose how to proceed:

A screenshot within Word. On the top column, Zotero is circled. Underneath, icons are circled.

When it gives you the option of Citation styles, choose "American Chemical Society":

Alternative for SciFinder

If the method above does not work for in SciFinder for some reason, try this! Click the download arrow for the article in question:

 

Then, under "Download Reference Details," choose "Citation (.ris)."

 

It should go directly to the Zotero app, where you can choose where to file it.