Reference management

Before writing a seminar, a bachelor or master thesis you have to read a lot of literature. A reference management program can help to manage and organize your sources (manuals & tools).

Important functions

  • database of references (add references automatically, annotate PDFs, collect quotations etc.)
  • insert references, quotations, and thoughts you collected  in your text processing program (e.g. with Citavi’s Add-In for Word)

Comparison of Reference Management Software (TU München), also in French

Please note: Some programs offer the possibility to automatically download a lot of documents or to add PDF's. Don't use these functions! Providers recognize this as a systematic download. This is prohibited and leads to the blocking of your access or even the entire campus network.

Campus licence for Zotero storage

  • Unlimited storage space for attachments during syn
  • Access from multiple computers
  • Requirements:
    • Zotero.org registration with a BTU email address
    • Group libraries: group owner must have a Zotero account with a BTU email address