Mendeley

There are various reference management software available to you. This type of software is designed to help you record and build references. This page offers an overview of just a few reference management packages.

Referencing Tools - Allowed and Supported

Mendeley

Mendeley is a free reference manager and academic social network. Cite as you write, read and annotate your PDFs on any device.

Key Service Information

Features and Benefits

  • Download Mendeley Desktop onto more than one computer – Mendeley will synchronise your actions and the articles you add.
  • Create groups to share references with your friends or other researchers
  • Compatible with Windows and Mac OS
  • Android and iOS apps available
  • Add notes and highlight sections of pdfs you have saved on your Mendeley desktop.

Eligibility

An individual would need to sign-up with their personal account (free).
To import references into documents, the desktop version is required which is provided on Software Center.

Availability

    Support hours:

    09.00 - 17.00 weekdays other than University and Bank Holidays

    User service issues:

    Any dissatisfaction with the service should be addressed in the first instance to the IT Service Desk:
    Email: itservicedesk@gre.ac.uk
    Telephone: 020 8331 7555, visit the IT Service Desk pages or you may also submit a query online

Help & further information

Support: How do I's and other issues.

  • Please contact the IT Service Desk

Help Documentation: Provided by IT and Library & EDU

Information and guidance for Reference Managers is provided on Libguides

Ad hoc training provided by the ILS Library on a request basis

Other relevant information can be found in:

IT and Library website

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