Citation Management Tools

A Practical Guide for Librarians

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Citation Management Tools

A Practical Guide for Librarians

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With the rise of scholarly communication, proper citation and attribution practices have become more important than ever. Citation management software is an essential tool for meeting this challenge. Look no further than the proliferation of free- and fee-based packages on the market; new programs and updated versions of existing software offering innovative features seem to pop up all the time. Busy students and researchers do not have the time (or energy) to test-drive all the available options in order to make an informed decision regarding the selection of the right tool to manage their references. After finding the right tool, they need someone to help them use it properly. Librarians must be able to help their patrons navigate the many alternatives and effectively use the special features of the software they ultimately select.

Citation Management Tools: A Practical Guide for Librarians was written to help librarians, teachers, and writers demystify the complex world of citation management software. Topics include:

An overview of citation management software, including what it can and cannot doAdvice on selecting the right program for the right researcher and the right projectA comparison of citation managers on the marketLeveraging citation managers to provide library servicesCitation management as a collaboration and networking toolWays to use citation managers to facilitate proper citation practices and avoiding plagiarismCitation managers to tame the unruly folders on your desktopMobile citation managementFuture trends
This book focuses on the four citation managers commonly used in libraries (EndNote, Mendeley, RefWorks, and Zotero), but other noteworthy tools are also described. Citation Management Tools: A Practical Guide for Librarians provides librarians with the essential skills and information required to support the use of citation managers at their libraries and explore creative ways to use these tools.

Table of Contents

Part I: Introduction to Citation Management Tools

Chapter 1. Essential Background

Chapter 2. Selecting a Citation Manager

Part II: Using a Citation Manager

Chapter 3. Building a Library

Chapter 4. Managing Library Content

Chapter 5. Writing, Citing, and Building Bibliographies

Chapter 6. Going Mobile

Part III: Helping Patrons Use Citation Management Tools

Chapter 7. Providing Training and Support

Chapter 8. Using Citation Managers to Provide Library Services

Chapter 9. Looking Ahead

Product details

Published 23 Nov 2018
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Extent 186
ISBN 9781442268388
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Illustrations 30 b/w photos; 3 tables; 29 textboxes
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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