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 Zutilo add-on 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
