Zotero 7.0
The current version of Zotero (Zotero 7.0) is available for download on their website. To be able to work with Zotero you have to download the program itself and a connector for the browser of your choice.
A lot has changed compared to the previous version. Zotero itself describes the new design as follows: beautiful and modern, but in such a way that even long-time Zotero users still feel comfortable with it.
In addition to the new design, there are also some functional changes, such as the dark mode and the choice between a „comfortable“ and a „compact“ user interface.
According to Zotero, the overall performance of the software has improved significantly.
You can find more information on Zotero on their blog. We also offer introductions and consultation hours on Zotero every term as part of our Wissen+ series.
Unlimited Storage Space
Everyone with an HSLU e-mail address has unlimited storage space for Zotero.
- Use your HSLU e-mail address when registering for your Zotero account and you will automatically receive unlimited storage space.
- If you already have a Zotero account with a private e-mail address, please enter your HSLU e-mail address under the following link and you will be given unlimited storage space.
- applies to e-mail addresses with …@stud.hslu.ch and …@hslu.ch domains.
Helpful Tutorials and Information
Introductory Videos
FU Berlin, 9 min., Fall 2020
https://youtu.be/rqpRQhK9Al0
Examples with Primo (looks like swisscovery)
In German, good audio, pragmatic, highly recommended!
University of Dresden, Institute for German Studies, 14 min., January 2020
https://youtu.be/PqQp_oUUY5w
In German, personal style, with recommendations for academic assignments, also explains Zotero groups, somewhat lengthy towards the end
Crash course for Zotero from a private tutorial provider, 15 min, May 2021
https://youtu.be/-zeEig1qP3s
In German, dynamic, entertaining, personal style, practically divided into chapters,
many very enthusiastic responses in the YouTube comments section
FH Sankt Pölten, just under 5 minutes, July 2020
https://youtu.be/1gt85_2IBpA
In German, the shortest of all Zotero introduction videos, all important functions explained, auto-generated voice, incorrect auto-generated subtitles, looks somewhat unprofessional
How To Use Zotero (A Complete Beginner’s Guide), 12:40 Min, October 2021
https://youtu.be/JG7Uq_JFDzE
In English, good audio, a guide in chapters, focus on resource management
Zotero Groups Video
University of Dresden, 8:58 min, January 2020
https://youtu.be/HFIPQqcTEiA
In German, somewhat lengthy, recommends Zotero Groups in open public form, which is not suitable for academic assignments like a Bachelor’s thesis
Further Tutorials And Courses
Quickguide in written form on the Zotero website gives a good insight into working with the software
ZHAW Moodle course on Zotero (in German, members of all Swiss universities can register with their SWITCH edu-ID)