Citation Style Guides: Mendeley

This comprehensive guide created by the University Library covers all the information you need to get started using Mendeley Reference Manager, the new version of Mendeley reference management software. it also includes information on how to install Mendeley Reference Manager and Mendeley Cite on University-managed computers or University Office 365.

Mendeley is a free reference management software and academic social network that can help you organize your research, collaborate with others online, and discover the latest research. You can work online, or on the free desktop version.

The Word add-in allows you to seamlessly insert in-text citations and create a reference list while you are writing.
Note: Mendeley Cite is compatible with Microsoft Office 365; Microsoft Word versions 2016 and above; and with the Microsoft Word app for iPad. USask faculty, staff, and students may install Microsoft Office 365 on your personal device for free.

When attempting to use the Mendeley Cite add-in within Microsoft Word, you may encounter the following message: "Microsoft 365 has been configured to prevent individual acquisition and execution of Office Store Add-ins." Read this IT Support article to resolve the issue.

A list of general guides to Mendeley Reference Manager provided by Mendeley.

This guide provides you with the basics of using Mendeley Desktop, the old version of Mendeley reference management software. It is installed on all Learning Commons computers in the University Library.

Jan. 27, 2021 by Librarian Li Zhang on Panopto (53 mins)