How to Use Zotero

1. In Zotero, click "Edit" from the menu bar and select "Preferences"
2. Set the following preferences by selecting the appropriate option:
   • General – Uncheck the option to "Automatically tag items with keywords…"
   • Sync (optional) – Enter your username and password for Zotero and click "Set Up Syncing"
     • For existing users, you can select specific libraries by clicking "Choose Libraries"
   • Cite (Word Processors tab)
     • If Word add-in is not installed, click "Install Microsoft Word Add-in"
   • Advanced
     • Click the dropdown menu in the OpenURL section and select "North America" > "University of Ottawa"
       This will allow you to use the "Library Lookup" feature by auto-filling the URL: https://ocul-uo.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/openurl?institution=01OCUL_UO&vid=01OCUL_UO:UO_DEFAULT
3. Click "OK"

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Task for learning: Set the preferences recommended by the uOttawa Library.

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