2022.
Paperpile created free citation app for students
Paperpile has created a new app called BibGuru, a simple and streamlined citation generator specifically designed for students. While collaborating with students, the company recognized that conventional reference managers such as Paperpile can be excessive for basic student essays. To address this issue, they created a new app. The aim of BibGuru was to develop a citation tool that is user-friendly and requires minimal training to operate. BibGuru is completely free and features a search bar that allows students to search for books, websites and journal articles and add them directly to a bibliography. MLA, APA and thousands of other citation styles can be used to generate citations and references. Students can create individual assignments and folders can be used to arrange sources according to assignment requirements, source type, or other criteria. Citations and bibliographies can be exported as a Word document, copied and pasted into Google Docs, or exported as bibliographic data files (BibTeX or RIS) for use with other reference management apps.
2021.
Papers improves RIS and BibTeX import, gets import from EndNote
The latest version of the Papers reference manager includes several new features. It significantly improves importing from RIS and BibTeX and now includes informative error messages to help users identify and correct import errors. Furthermore, the import process has become more flexible, with protection against incorrectly entered dates. The update also introduces theme support: users can select their preferred theme by clicking the Papers icon in the upper left corner of the web interface or in desktop app settings. Furthermore, the new version supports data conversion from EndNote to SmartCite, allowing users to continue working with SmartCite's citation and bibliography management features.
2019.
Zotero allows to move citations between Google Docs, Word, and LibreOffice
Zotero, the scientific paper management program, has introduced a new feature that allows users to transfer documents between Google Docs, Word and LibreOffice with maintaining active Zotero links. This means user can begin creating a document in Google Docs and then transfer it to Word or LibreOffice for final editing and vice versa. To use this feature, Zotero converts references and bibliography into a temporary format that ensures secure transfer between word processors. To get started, select "Switch to another word processor..." in the Zotero plugin's document settings window, save the converted file, open it in the other word processor and click Update to continue working. Google Docs users can also select "Switch to another word processor..." from the Zotero menu.
2018.
ZoteroBib allows to create perfect bibliographies in minutes
Zotero has launched ZoteroBib, a complimentary service that enables users to quickly generate accurate bibliographies. Utilizing the same technology as Zotero, ZoteroBib lets users easily add items from various web sources and produce bibliographies in over 9,000 citation styles, leveraging Zotero's unparalleled metadata extraction capabilities. There is no need to download software or create an account and it works on all devices, including tablets and smartphones. The bibliography is stored in the user's browser's local storage unless a version is created to share or use elsewhere, giving the user full control of their data. ZoteroBib is free of charge and there are no ads or costs for advanced citation styles or full functionality. Since the same team that developed Zotero built ZoteroBib and it is backed by the open-source community, users can rely on the same level of expertise and attention to detail that Zotero users depend on when creating dissertations and scholarly papers.
2017.
Mendeley adds sweet citation management on Windows
The new Mendeley Cite tool allows users to cite sources and create bibliographies inside Office 365. Previously, this feature was available through the Mendeley citation plugin, but it required Mendeley Desktop to be installed. The new add-in is downloaded with your Office 365 cloud library, allowing you to easily switch between Office applications and inserting citations. While Microsoft Word has a limited number of citation styles, users now can install additional styles from BibWord. The new feature is only available on Windows for Word 2010 and later.
