Learn how to gather, organize, and cite your sources using Zotero, a free, open-source reference management tool. No prior Zotero knowledge is required. Please note that this is a workshop intended for beginner Zotero users – if you have advanced Zotero questions, please consult Zotero's extensive documentation.
By the end of the session, you will be able to:
- Collect references
- Organize references using tags, folders, and other features
- Create annotations and notes in your readings
- Generate citations and bibliographies
Prior to the workshop, please download and install the Zotero application on your personal device from zotero.org (see here for instructions on setting-up Zotero).
Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Location: 3rd floor, OISE Library
Technology Requirements: If possible, please bring your own laptop to this session. There will be hands-on activity periods throughout the session for participants to practice using Zotero on their own devices.
If you have any questions or accessibility needs, please contact Mackenzie Blanchett at mackenzie.blanchett@utoronto.ca. We kindly ask that you provide as much advanced notice as possible.