Basic Users (Web only)
Without Zotero or any reference manager
Visit Urava library on the Web.
Search with your term/word
- In the search bar (top right), enter your search term/keyword. Relevant items get displayed (centre pane).
- (centre pane) Click an item to see its details (right pane).
- (right pane) Read the Abstract. Or click the DOI or URL entry to visit the publication or know more about it.
Search with our tags
- (bottom left) Click a tag or topic that interests you (e.g., Ageing). Relevant items get displayed (centre pane).
- (centre pane) Click an item to see its details (right pane).
- (right pane) Read the Abstract. Or click the DOI or URL entry to visit the publication or know more.
Create a citation for your article
- Want to add a citation in an article you are writing? (centre pane) Click an item to select it. Then (top of the centre pane) click the second icon—‘Create Citations’.
- [Optional] To create multiple citations, select multiple items (centre pane)—press ‘Cntrl’ (on your keyboard) as you click-and-select your items.
- Choose the citation style you want and proceed.
Create a bibliography
- (centre pane) Click an item to select it. Then (top of the centre pane) click the third icon—‘Create Bibliography’.
- [Optional] To create a bibliography with multiple items, select multiple items (centre pane)—press ‘Cntrl’ (on your keyboard) as you click-to-select your items.
- Choose the citation style you want and proceed.
Next level: Learn Zotero
- Read this article to quickly and practically start using Zotero. Enjoy!
- Other ways to learn Zotero
- Contact us for free training
- Zotero’s official documentation
- YouTube videos (example)
- library guides (example)
Intermediate Users
For users of Zotero, Mendeley, Endnote, or other reference management software.
Import Urava items
- Visit Urava biblio on the Web to export desired items to your collections.
- Select the items and click ‘Export’ (top of the centre pane). Choose your preferred format and import into your reference manager.
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Join Urava library as a member
- Visit Urava Kerala Bibliography.
- ‘Login’ with your Zotero account
- Click ‘Join’. We do not approve or deny membership. You join on your own. The library will appear in the Group Libraries section of your Zotero app/client. Note: You cannot edit the Urava library; you can drag an item, add it to your ‘My Library’, and edit it.
- Write to us. Send your suggestions too! Endorse us. Spread the word.
Join our efforts
- Contact us to get advanced training in Zotero. Take full advantage of Zotero in your research and writing!
- Volunteer with us.
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