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Mendeley

Learn to use Mendeley, which is part reference manager, part social media portal for academics.

Steps 1 & 2: Sign up for Mendeley & Install Mendeley Desktop

Step 1: Sign up for Mendeley

Sign up for Mendeley by visiting: https://www.mendeley.com/join

Mendeley Registration Screen

 

You may also see an option to sign in via your institution. This method will require you to verify your email address before you can access your Mendeley account.

Once you register, you'll be asked to provide information about your current role and field of study. If desired, you can skip this step by clicking "skip this step" at the bottom of the window.

 

Step 2: Install Mendeley Desktop

Dowload Mendeley Desktop by visiting https://www.mendeley.com/download-desktop/ and clicking on the icon shown below. The download option shown should match whether you are using Windows or Mac.

Download Mendeley Button

Step 3: Install the web importer

Download the Web Importer browser extension. This will enable you to save references into your Mendeley library with a single click.

Go to http://www.mendeley.com/import

Web Importer Button

 

Publishers supporting Mendeley

These database publishers are currently supported by Mendeley:

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• Eli M. Oboler Library • 850 S. 9th Avenue • Stop 8089 • Pocatello, Idaho, USA 83209 • Site Feedback - Library Webmaster
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