Oxford LibGuides: Workshops and Classes: Referencing: Mendeley

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Referencing: Mendeley

Mendeley is a reference management tool that helps you build libraries of references and then add citations and bibliographies to word processed documents. This session gives an overview of Mendeley and is run in two parts. Part 1 covers the basics of using Mendeley for reference management and part 2 covers more advanced functionality. Please attend parts 1 and/or 2 as appropriate. The document below will give you more detail of what is covered in each part.

Referencing: Mendeley - afternoon session Parts 1 & 2 - further information

Objectives

Create a Mendeley account and install Mendeley Desktop
Add, edit and organise references using Mendeley
Create bibliographies with Mendeley
Manage PDF documents with Mendeley
Use the Mendeley 'Papers' database
Collaborate with colleagues and use social networking features in Mendeley

Intended Audience: Students, researchers and university staff

Dates and booking

Next session TBA

IT Services, 13 Banbury Road, Evenlode Room

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Presenters: Oliver Bridle and Cathy Scutt

Format: Presentation with practical exercises

What you will need? A computer will be provided. If you prefer to bring your own laptop, please read our guidance notes.

Using your own laptop - guidance

Find out more

Go to our LibGuides page Managing your references for information on reference management software, in particular Mendeley.

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