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Online Bibliographic Tools: Install Mendeley

Guide to various reference management systems for keeping track of research and resources.

Quick Reference Guide

Installation instructions

Register for an Account

    Go to mendeley.com to create an account.

   

 

     

Use Mendeley Desktop to save time managing PDFs, instantly share thoughts on papers with colleagues, and back up and sync your files across devices.

 

Quick and simple installation

Once you download the Mendeley reference manager, you can install the Word Plugin in 3 clicks. Hey presto – you are ready to create your bibliography.

 
 

Citation styles for thousands of journals

Quickly search and select your citation style from a rapidly growing community managed database, or create new styles with the new CSL Editor.

 
 

Create bibliographies instantly

Cite seamlessly without leaving Word. Format your citations and bibliography according to your chosen style.

 
 

Flexible formatting

Hanging indents, the use of “Ibid.”, author disambiguation. Mendeley looks after the details of creating a bibliography so you can focus on writing.

 
 

Collaborate on bibliographies

Share bibliographies with your colleagues through a private group. Any member can add or edit any cited references.

 
 
 

 

 

 

Go to http://www.mendeley.com/import/ to add the "Save to Mendeley" button to your browser toolbar.

Example of Mendeley Desktop Application Library View


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