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Zotero

Learn to use the free reference manager Zotero to save time while writing and citing.

Dartmouth Libraries offers unlimited Zotero.org storage to accelerate your individual and collaborative research.

Unlimited storage allows you to sync your Zotero Desktop library to your online Zotero.org library. This allows you to seamlessly read, annotate, and share your library between Zotero Desktop, Zotero.org, and Zotero iOS.

Connect your Zotero account to your Dartmouth.edu email to automatically access unlimited storage.

Update your primary account email: Zotero.org Settings → Account → Manage Email Addresses → Add Email Address

We do recommend having a non-Dartmouth email account as your secondary should you move to another institution or leave Dartmouth.

Are you currently paying for a Zotero storage subscription? You will no longer need to!

Check your storage: Zotero.org Settings → Storage

What counts toward storage limits?

Zotero storage is limited in two ways: For Zotero Desktop, your own computer's hard drive will be the limiting factor. For libraries that sync to you online library at Zotero.org, storage is traditionally limited to 300MB. However, with Dartmouth's recent storage upgrade, storage synched to Zotero.org is now unlimited!

What counts towards your storage limits:

  • Your personal library, including items, PDFs, notes, and tags (depends on your Sync settings)
  • Group Libraries where you are listed as "Owner"

Leaving Dartmouth

If you leave Dartmouth, your access to unlimited Zotero storage expires once your Dartmouth email expires. Before leaving, update your Zotero account to include a non-Dartmouth email.

To update your account email: Zotero.org Settings → Account → Manage Email Addresses

Zotero will notify you if you exceed 300 MB of free storage. Explore paid storage options here.

Check your storage: Zotero.org Settings → Storage