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Zotero

Manually Adding an Item

1. If the "add to Zotero" icons are not available on the URL address bar or if you just want to add the citation information for something that is sitting on your desk, click the green circle on the Zotero toolbar to manually add items to your Zotero library.

Manual add icon

2. Choose what type of item it is from the drop down menu (notice the "more" option).

Manual drop down menu

3.  You will be given blank fields in which to enter the information about your item (in the right-hand pane).

Entry fields

4.  Click on the fields and/or use the tab key to navigate through the fields.

Blank fields

5.  View your completed entry in the center and right-hand panes.

Completed entry