Mendeley Web: This is the Mendeley website where you can access the web version of your library, edit your profile and search for papers, groups or people. Download Mendeley Desktop if you haven't already. Please note that Mendeley is to be used ONLY to manage papers that you have sourced for your own personal research. Mendeley Desktop: Mendeley Desktop is the downloaded part of the software installed onto your computer. Do this on the web at via the link above. Citation Plugin / Mendeley Cite = insert citations + generate a reference list when using Microsoft Word. Mendeley is the referencing software that Loughborough University recommends and supports.
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Click here to see how to generate your reference list.Ĥ.) Download and install the Mendeley Web Importer ( guide ) Reference Manager does everything except generate your Reference list you will need to use Mendeley Cite instead ( guide).Mendeley Desktop = desktop research library where you can merge duplicates, and generate your reference list with a simple drag and drop ( guide ).The Mendeley Web is mostly for networking - you will be able to view your Library, edit the citations and make annotations, but you will not be able to merge duplicates or generate a reference list from here.Ģ.) Download and install the Mendeley Desktop ( installation guide ) Mendeley Web = academic social network + online personal research library ( guide ). If you are using an earlier version of Word, you can use the existing Mendeley Citation Plugin for Word available with Mendeley Desktop.We also suggest you prefer your personal email for Mendeley and, if using your personal email, that you UN-check the option for " Seamless Access" if and when you see it. Please don't "Sign in via your institution" as this may block access to the Mendeley Desktop. Once created, there are 3 ways to access a Mendeley account: a desktop. The good news is that tweaking is quicker than starting from scratch!ġ.) Go to and register to create a free account. Mendeley is a citation management program that, like Papers and similar programs. Make your own fully-searchable library in seconds, cite as you write, and read and annotate your PDFs on any device. It is also functions as an academic social network that allows collaboration and knowledge sharing.Īlthough a reference manager can make citing your sources sooooo much easier, please remember that the citations generated will not be perfect - you will need to tweak them first. Publisher's Description: Mendeley is a free reference manager and academic social network. Mendeley is a free reference manager that allows you to manage, read, annotate, and cite research papers.