Zotero Groups
Zotero groups let you collaborate with others to create shared libraries. In a Zotero group, multiple people can add, edit, and access items and collections. Groups are a great method of sharing information for group assignments, co-authored papers, and cross-institutional research.
You can create a new group from the Zotero website. You can also reach this page from the Zotero desktop app by going to File > New Library > New Group.
When you create a new group, first set a name for your group. Then, select your group type from one of three options:
- Public, open membership: Anyone can view your group online and join it instantly
- Public, closed membership: Anyone can view your group, but members can only be added by invitation or by application
- Private membership: Only members of the group can view the group, and they must be invited to join
Once you have created a group, you can add more information in the group's settings. There are 3 different types of settings:
Group Settings: Here, you can change the group name, add a description, add a profile image, or select disciplines
Members Settings: Here, you can invite members by email or Zotero username, view current members, and update member roles.
Library Settings: Here, you can change the group type, and also change permissions for who can read the group library and add, edit, and remove files in the library.
You can search for public groups to join using the link above.
Once you have created or joined a group, the group's library will appear on both your desktop and web apps under the "Group Libraries" section on the left side of the screen. You can belong to multiple groups, and each group's library will appear separately under "Group Libraries." You may then add items and collections to the group library in the same way as you would your personal library.
