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- Roy Rosenzweig CHNM (Center for History and New Media)
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How does it work? |
- Website, browser extension and desktop application (which can be synced across devices & with website)
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- Website, browser extension and desktop application (which can be synced across devices & with website)
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- Website only, browser bookmarklet
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Cost? |
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How do I get it?
Account & Installation info |
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Browser Compatibility
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- Chrome
- Firefox
- Edge
- Safari
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- Chrome
- Firefox
- Edge
- Internet Explorer
- Safari
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- Chrome
- Firefox
- Edge
- Internet Explorer
- Safari
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Operating System (OS) Compatibility |
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Word Processor Compatibility |
- MS Word
- Open/Libre Office
- Google Docs
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What citation styles are available? |
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- 20+ most commonly used styles
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Can I cite while I write?
Can I create in-text citations, footnotes, and bibliographies? |
- Yes, with plugins
- MS Word plugin (Win/Mac)
- LibreOffice plugin (Win/Mac/Linux)
- Google Docs (when using browser connector plugin)
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Does it support group work such as sharing articles and collaborative writing? |
- Yes, unlimited groups, each with unlimited members
- Private groups can share references and files (if enabled)
- Public groups (closed membership) can share references and files (if enabled)
- Public groups (open membership) can share references only
- More info about Zotero groups
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- Yes, up to 5,000 groups, each with up to 1,000 users
- No public groups
- Sharing references only
- More info about groups in EndNote Basic
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Can I link to McMaster's full-text resources from my account? |
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- No. As of February 2016, Mendeley is no longer openURL compliant.
- Links to publisher websites are included, but accessing McMaster's full-text resources using those links may only work on-campus.
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- Yes, with McMaster's subscription to WoS, EndNote Basic is automatically configured to use McMaster Libraries get it! links.
- To setup in other versions of EndNote (e.g., desktop) go to EndNote Preferences > Find Full Text and input McMaster's OpenURL path and Authenticate with McMaster's proxy URL

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Can I add web pages to my account? |
- Save citations from a web page, or save the current web page itself
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- Save citations from a web page, or save the current web page itself
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- Save citations from a web page, or save the current web page itself
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Can I add notes to entries in my account? |
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Can I save PDFs to my account? |
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What is the storage capacity? |
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Will I have access after I leave McMaster? |
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Does it work on my mobile device (phone or tablet)? |
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Security |
- Cloud storage is optional (mandatory for collaboration)
- Cloud data stored on U.S. servers
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- Cloud storage is mandatory
- Cloud data stored on U.S. servers
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- Cloud storage is mandatory
- Cloud data stored on U.S. servers
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User Support |
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