Zotero is a manager or handler of bibliographical references, of free access, which works as an extension to the Firefox browser. Allows users to create their own database (library) where you can: save, manage, search, organize, and cite sources of all types. Zotero resides in your Firefox browser, but the Standalone version in Alpha (desktop) works with Safari and Chrome browsers via a plugin.
Zotero can be downloaded at: http://www.zotero.org/
Main functions:
- Automatic capture of citation information in web pages
- Storage of PDFs, files, images, links and entire web pages
- Notes flexible with auto save
- Quick search in all your materials while you write
- Organization of the library list type of reproduction, including saved searches (smart collections) and tags
- Platform for new forms of digital research that can be extended with other tools and web services
- Export citations with format (style list to make it increase quickly)
- Integration with Microsoft Word and OpenOffice.org
For more information you can refer to the following Basic Guide to Zotero: