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Mendeley

An overview of the citation software Mendeley.

Which Version of Mendeley is Right For You?

You might select this option if:

  • You most often work from one device
  • You want more storage available for your library

To use this option, download the software from their website. You'll also need an account with Mendeley.

Recommended: Also install the two add-ons, the "Web Importer" and the "Mendeley Cite." These will allow you to 'clip' citations from the web as you browse, and to add in-text citations and bibliographies to documents in Microsoft Word (from your Mendeley library) as you write.

This client cannot work offline- the legacy Mendeley Desktop is the only option for this.

You might prefer this option if:

  • You prefer to work primarily online
  • You would like to easily work from multiple machines, tablets, or other devices
  • You want the most up-to-date version of Mendeley

To use this option, make an account with Mendeley/Elsevier and begin populating references into your library through their website.

Recommended: Also install the "Web Importer," which allows you to clip citations to your library as you browse the internet.