can't Add to Collection

aspergerian111

I created a folder IE-1 as a subfolder of Library. I used books.google, and two book references were entered into IE-1. However, a third book doesn't get placed into IE-1, even though the third book appears in the right column. I highlight IE-1 in left column, then check box beside reference to be added, then click Add to Collection, which offers IE-1 -- but book-3 does not get added. I'm stuck.

Gracile

Is the third book added to Zotero? (It seems that yes)
http://www.zotero.org/support/reporting_bugs (§1)

aspergerian111

I may have learned how to import book references. However, each book in the middle column seems to appear as a subfolder in left column. I have a screenshot but don't see how to post it.

Gracile

Upload it to a free image hosting site like http://imgur.com/ and post the link here.

aspergerian111

'"However, each book in the middle column seems to appear as a subfolder in left column."

eg, Screen shot:
http://www.pbase.com/aspergerian/image/147616753

Gracile

I think you're confusing _adding_ and _importing_ items.

When you import items (from another bibliographic tool), Zotero creates a collection with all the imported items (like in your screenshot). But if you're adding items from a website, e.g. books.google.com, you should see a book icon in the address bar (can you see it here for example?)

aspergerian111

My Zotero standalone (on Ubuntu 12.04, 64 bit, 4g ram) is no longer displaying the Add symbols. I tried two at books.google.com and a specific NYTimes article.

adamsmith

Which browser? Make sure the respective connector is installed.

aspergerian111

I use Firefox on Ubuntu computer and on Win7 computer. I found an online suggestion that with Z standalone open, I still needed Zotero plugin installed in Ffox. I did that, now both computers show the Add symbol.

adamsmith

excellent, so that's fixed. Did Gracile's comment above solve your other issue?

aspergerian111

Having installed Zotero both as standalone and in Firefox, Zotero seems to be working properly. The suggestions have been appreciated.