Citation management


Citation management software 

The library provides assistance in learning about and using various reference management programs.

What do these programs entail?

Citation management software is structured in a very similar way, consisting of two main parts in almost all cases: 

  • I.    Library application
  • You can collect your references in the library. These references can be added in various ways: they can be imported (e.g. based on DOI, from downloaded RIS format references) or added manually. References collected in the library can be modified, expanded or deleted at any time.

  • II.   Word plug-in module
  • With the help of the plug-in module, you can insert the references from your library into your texts. This module usually needs to be installed separately.

 Why are these programs important?

  • - With their help, you can easily insert citations into your texts.
  • - With a single click, you can change the citation style (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago) for your entire text and bibliography
  • - You can insert items stored in your citation libraries into any of your future texts at any time, so you can reuse items you have entered once

How can references be collected in your own library module?

  • - From major bibliographic databases such as WoS and Scopus
  • - From the PTE Corvina website
  • - Based on DOI
  • - Manually entered

What reference management software do we provide professional support/training for?

    • Available at https://access.clarivate.com/login?app=endnote 

      Advantages:

      • - Many easy-to-use additional features and plug-ins (EndNote Click, Bibliography Creator, Journal Finder)
      • - Access to online library databases (Oxford, Cambridge, etc.)

      Disadvantages:

      • - Internet connection required to open the library application
      • - It is easy to get lost among the features

      Who is it recommended for?

      Those who want as many easy-to-use, easy-to-integrate features as possible and have an active internet connection.



    • Available at https://www.zotero.org/ 

      Advantages:

      • - Open source
      • - Highly customizable
      • - Strong community support on Zotero's official forums
      • - The only free reference manager that offers a duplicate merging feature

      Disadvantages:

      • - Less aesthetic user interface than other similar programs 
      • - More difficult to learn than other recommended programs. 

      Who is it recommended for?

      Those who want a highly customizable program and have experience finding and installing plugins.



  • Available at https://www.mendeley.com/ 

    Benefits:

    • - Extremely easy to use
    • - Aesthetic interface

    Disadvantages:

    • - Fewer features/built-in modules

    Who is it recommended for?

    For those who prefer simplicity and want to be able to learn the interface quickly, and start working with the link manager as soon as possible.

Where can I find help on how to use these programs?

The following link leads to tutorial videos on the free EndNote Classic, Zotero and Mendeley applications, made by our librarian colleagues.

If you have any questions about the use of these applications or would like a personal consultation to learn more about how to use any of the programmes, please contact one of our staff members, who will be happy to help you.

You can contact a member of our team at:

K. Péter Horváth 

horvath.peter@lib.pte.hu  

Phone: 72 / 501-650 / 28069

UP Library and Knowledge Centre 

Department of Publication and Research Support