Zotero Groups

Create a Group Library

There are two ways to create a group library:

Option 1:   In Zotero, click the New Library icon. Select New Group. You will then be taken to the Zotero website to log into your account.

Creating a New Group drop down menu

Option 2:   Go directly to the Zotero website and login to your account. Click on Create a New Group.

Create a New Group tab on Zotero website

Choose a unique name for your group and make sure to choose the appropriate level of privacy:

  • Private Membership: Only you and those you choose to invite to your group to be able to view the group’s research.
  • Public, Closed Membership or Public, Open Membership: These options allow you to share your research with everyone, but control who can add to your research. (Note that shared file storage is not available to public, open groups.)

Zotero will also ask you define the reading and editing privileges group members should have regarding your Group Library.

View Group Libraries

Your group libraries should automatically sync to your Zotero account and appear below your Zotero Library:

Location group libraries in Zotero program

If you do not see the group library you just created, try manually syncing your Zotero application and your online Zotero account by clicking on the green curving sync arrow  in the top right corner.

Items can be copied and moved between private and group libraries.

Anything added by any members of the Group Library, including tags and notes, will appear for all members.