Top 10: Bibliography Management software

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 release of Papers reference manager includes several new features that enhance its functionality. The update greatly improves the RIS and BibTeX import and incorporates informative error messages to help users identify and correct import errors. Additionally, the import process has become more flexible, meaning that reference dates such as "Armageddon" will not cause the whole import to fail, but instead, the program may skip that specific date. The update also introduces support for themes, allowing users to select their preferred theme by clicking on the Papers icon in the top left of the web interface or via the desktop settings. Furthermore, the new version enables the conversion of data from EndNote to SmartCite, enabling users to seamlessly continue their work using SmartCite's citation and bibliography management features.

2019. Zotero allows to move citations between Google Docs, Word, and LibreOffice



Zotero, an academic paper management software, is introducing a new feature that allows users to transfer documents between Google Docs and Word or LibreOffice while maintaining their active Zotero citations. This feature enables users to start writing a document collaboratively in Google Docs and later move it to Word or LibreOffice for final editing, or vice versa. To use this feature, Zotero converts the citations and bibliography into a temporary format that ensures a safe transfer between word processors. To begin, users need to select "Switch to a Different Word Processor..." from the plugin's Document Preferences window, save the converted file, open the file in the other word processor, and click Refresh to continue using it. Google Docs users can also opt for "Switch Word Processors..." 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 tool Mendeley Cite allows users to cite references and create a bibliography using Office 365. This feature was previously available with Mendeley's citation plugin, but now it can be accessed through Office 365. Unlike the previous version, you don't need to use Mendeley Desktop to use Mendeley Cite. Instead, the add-in is loaded with your cloud library, allowing you to seamlessly switch between applications while citing references. Although Microsoft Word has a limited number of citation styles, users can install additional styles from BibWord. However, it's important to note that Word's citation system is not the same as the one used by Mendeley Desktop. If both systems are used in the same document, it will result in two sets of citations and two bibliographies. This feature is only available on Windows for Word 2010 and above.