Using Zotero on Library Computers

Zotero and the Zotero Connector plugin have been installed on the desktop computers in Robertson Library.

There are two ways to access your Zotero account on these computers:

  1. Log in via the Zotero website to access your Web Library. This is the easiest option if you are just adding new citations or locating sources that are already saved in your Zotero library.
  2. Use the "sync" option in the Zotero app / desktop software. You will need to do this if you want to use the Zotero functionality in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Libre Office, or another word processor.

Using the Zotero app

When you open the Zotero app on a library computer, you will see an error that looks like this:

An error pop-up that reads "The Zotero data directory could not be found at C:\Users\Administrator\Zotero, but a data directory was found at C:\Users\[redacted]\Zotero. Use this directory instead?" The default option is "Use New Location."

You should choose Use New Location. This ensures that your Zotero account is not exposed to other users of this computer.

After the app opens, use the "Set up syncing" link or navigate to Edit -> Settings -> Sync, then log in with your Zotero credentials (not your UPEI credentials). As usual, we recommend turning off "Sync full-text content" and the File Syncing options.

Now, you should be able to use Zotero while writing a paper.

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