How to: Export Records from the Library Catalog into Zotero

Great news for all of our Zotero users -- you can now export records from the library catalog into Zotero  (see the detailed instructions below).  If you experience any problems, have questions, or would like assistance with using Zotero, stop by the library, call 597-4302, or email askalibrarian@wofford.edu.

To add items to your Zotero library from the catalog, follow these steps:

1.  Open the catalog in a Firefox browser (with Zotero installed).


2.  Search the catalog and select the items that you would like to add to Zotero by clicking the checkbox underneath the icons in individual records:




3.  Continue adding items as you revise and run new searches in the catalog.  You will see that the catalog is keeping track of the items you have selected:




4.  When you are ready to add the items to Zotero, select "Export to Zotero" in the "(select an action)" dropdown menu:




5.  A window will pop up asking what you would like to do with the file.  In the "Open with" dropdown menu, select Mozilla Firefox (skip to step 7).  If you do not see Mozilla Firefox as an option, select "Other...'"




6.  If you selected "Other...", a new window will appear asking you to select a program.  Select "Firefox" and click OK.  If you do not see Firefox, you will need to click the Browse button to locate Firefox on your computer (call 597-4302 or email askalibrarian@wofford.edu, if you need help).




7.  You should now see "Firefox" in the "Open with" field.  Click OK.




8.  A new tab will open with a text file.  In the address bar of Firefox you will see a file icon.  Click on this icon to send the records into Zotero:




9. You will see the items from your list in the catalog being saved in Zotero:




10.  When the "Saving Item..." window disappears, close the tab with the text file and you will be back on the library's catalog page:




11.  If you are planning to continue searching and adding items to Zotero, clear the items you just added to Zotero from your list by clicking the "Clear" link:




12.  Congratulations!  You have added items from the catalog to your Zotero library.

If you experience any problems, have questions, or would like assistance with using Zotero, stop by the library, call 597-4302, or email askalibrarian@wofford.edu.

New and improved features in the library catalog

We have released an upgraded version of the Library catalog.  Here are details on using the new features:

• Word cloud: You may notice that the new word cloud functions a bit differently. Rather than narrowing your search, it actually expands your search to include both your original search term as well as the term you select in the cloud.

• Browse the shelves: When viewing your search results, you will find that you can click on the call number to browse other titles in the same call number range.

• RSS Feeds: Want to keep track of new titles matching your search? In the upgraded catalog, you can subscribe to an RSS feed. After running a search, you will see an orange and gray “RSS Feeds” button in the top right corner of the screen. To subscribe to the feed, click on the button and you will be taken to a new window displaying links for the available feeds. Right-click on the feed of choice and select “Copy Shortcut” in Internet Explorer or “Copy Link Location” in Firefox. Then, paste the link into your feed reader.  Not sure what a feed reader is?  Feel free to contact us (askalibrarian@wofford.edu or 597-4302).

• My Discoveries, the social side of the catalog: When viewing your search results, you will notice a “Save or tag” link at the bottom of each item. When you click on the link, you will be prompted for a username and password. Click "Register" in the bottom of the popup window to create a My Discoveries account.  After completing the registration process, you will notice that you can add the title to a list, add tags, rate the item, or write a review.

• Export records to Zotero: Click here for instructions on exporting records from the catalog to Zotero.

Visit the catalog:  http://wofford.aquabrowser.com/

If you have questions about using the upgraded catalog or any feedback, please let us know!  Stop by the reference desk, call 597-4302, or email askalibrarian@wofford.edu.