Product Review of Zotero
Jinfo Report

30th March 2016

Abstract

Zotero is an open source research management and citation tool that allows users to bring order to their research content.

This review:

• Introduces Zotero's main functions, the formats it handles, and the operating systems it is available for
  
  
• Outlines the audiences that would get most value from the product, explains why it would be a valuable resource for individual users and small groups, and its limits as far as collaboration and enterprise installations go
  
  
• Describes the design and functionality of Zotero's methodology for collection and storage of citation information
  
  
• Explains how the range of active forums and rich documentation allows users to get maximum value from the product
  
  
• Puts the technology through a thorough testing process and describes installation, interface, advanced search features and outputs - and discusses the ease of use of its various features
  
  
• Looks at support, development history, pricing and discusses how the open source business model affects customer support and training offered
  
  
• Notes competitors, including EndNote, Mendeley, BibTex, RefWorks, Papers, Reference Manager and the free-to-use Diigo.

Reviewed by Constance Ard

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