Managing your Zotero library effectively
5 An easier way to manage tags and related items
Once in a while, you’ll need to step back and do some cleanup on your Zotero library: add tags to multiple items at the same time, complete missing entries in item information fields, rearrange attachments to entries, and more. This module introduces you to the for Zotero, which adds a bunch of great utilities, tools, and keyboard shortcuts to your Zotero software.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Install and configure the Zutilo add-on for Zotero
- Use Zutilo functions to manage tags, item fields, and attachments across your Zotero library
- Customize your own set of Zutilo functions and keyboard shortcuts
An add-on for Zotero that provides a large set of utility functions and allows you to create keyboard shortcuts for many actions. The name is a combination of "Zotero" and "utility."
You can download Zutilo from here: https://github.com/wshanks/Zutilo/releases
Software that provides additional functionality for Zotero. These are also referred to as plugins or extensions.
A list of available add-ons for Zotero is maintained here: https://www.zotero.org/support/plugins
