Researching and writing? We can help you:

• determine the best citation management tool to use
• organize citations and documents with Zotero or Mendeley or recommend other tools
• add references using BibTeX & LaTeX
• use Overleaf and other online writing tools to submit papers and write collaboratively
• read and organize PDFs and notes

We are unable to help with formatting papers/citations or determining when to cite something. See our Citing Sources Guide for resources to use while writing your paper.

Unlimited storage for Zotero accounts

• The Libraries were recently able to purchase a Zotero subscription which provide all MIT users with unlimited storage. The increased storage will be automatically applied if you have a .mit.edu email address affiliated with your account. To add an email address, log into your Zotero account.

Two-factor authentication issues with Mendeley Reference Manager

• The Desktop version of Mendeley Reference Manager does not currently support two factor authentication. While you can sign into your online account using your MIT kerberos, you will need a separate password to sign into the desktop software. Use the "forgot password" option at mendeley.com or contact Mendeley support if you need a password.

Issues installing Mendeley Word plugin

• The newest Word plugin for Mendeley (from the Microsoft App Store) cannot be installed while signed into an MIT-affiliated Office 365 account due to how it is configured at MIT. See this information for more options on installing the plugin.

Contact us at: cite-write-tools@mit.edu