Citation Tools

About Mendeley

Available for Mac, Windows and Linux operating systems, as well as iPhone and iPad apps.

Mendeley Blog about Reference Manager (2022)
Read this post to more fully understand Mendeley features.
NOTE: Mendeley Desktop version is only downloadable through August 31, 2022, but will continue to work after that time if you have already downloaded it.
FAU Libraries VIDEO: Citation Tools Overview and Mendeley
Brief overview of Citation Tools in general and Mendeley features and use
FAU Libraries VIDEO: Exporting and Importing Citations in .ris Format
It's easy to export citations from a database, citation manager, or other resource using .RIS format and then import them into a citation manager.
Apps Created with the Mendeley API
Help Guides
Mendeley Quick Start Guide (PDF)
Mendeley Reference Manager - New User Guide
Mendeley Videos on YouTube
Support

Zotero is a free bibliographic service. This link leads you to a detailed guide developed by Georgia State University and hosted by FAU Libraries.

Visit our Citation Tools Research Guide for more information, links and tutorials.

Citation Tools can be used by you to

Help you format citations (but you always should check each of your citations carefully to make certain that they are correct)
Gather, store and organize citations
Assist you in writing your paper
and much more!

Last updated on Nov 14, 2025 4:38 PM - Guide Creator(s)