Understanding Standalong use

Robsbib · September 30, 2016

Hi, I use the Firefox version on my own computer but will be teaching grad students how to use Zotero. While some will have their own laptops, others might want to use our library computers. They have the standalone version installed. It is already integrated with Word on those computers, but I can't figure out how to download citations and pdfs without the browser button. I tried exporting a citation from an Ebsco database, but it just saved it, and not into Zotero. I tried the "open" option, choosing to open it in Zotero, and the article did not show up in Zotero. I can't find a relevant page in the Documentation.

Robsbib · September 30, 2016

OK, as I am reading, I am wondering if our IT department installed the Standalone correctly. Should I see a Zotero button in Firefox?

bwiernik · September 30, 2016

You need to also install the Zotero connector extension in Firefox:
http://zotero.org/download

This is how Firefox communicates with Zotero Standalone.

Robsbib · October 4, 2016

So again, that means I should see the Zotero icon on the browser bar in the connector extension is in place, correct?

adamsmith · October 4, 2016

Yes, you should, but just installing Standalone won't be enough for that. You also need to install a connector for at least one browser.

Robsbib · October 4, 2016

Got it, thanks. Will talk to the IT department.