Upgrade StorageUsing two zotero libraries on one computer
Hello,
I have used Zotero for a year and a half and love it. I am research assisting and would like to create a Zotero library for the writer I'm helping. I would like to be able to build this library on my own computer.
A few questions: a) Is it possible to access more than one Zotero library on my computer? Is there a way to sign out of my Zotero library and into a new one? b) The entries in this new library will all have attached files. Will I need to transfer the library back and forth to his computer using a memory stick, because the sync function won't work with attached files? Is this correct?
I am trying to get around using a group library for this project, because I used that function once before and it didn't support attaching files to citations, and also had trouble syncing (other group members would create citations and I wouldn't see them). If there are ways around these issues and you think I should create a group library, let me know.
Rebecca
I have used Zotero for a year and a half and love it. I am research assisting and would like to create a Zotero library for the writer I'm helping. I would like to be able to build this library on my own computer.
A few questions: a) Is it possible to access more than one Zotero library on my computer? Is there a way to sign out of my Zotero library and into a new one? b) The entries in this new library will all have attached files. Will I need to transfer the library back and forth to his computer using a memory stick, because the sync function won't work with attached files? Is this correct?
I am trying to get around using a group library for this project, because I used that function once before and it didn't support attaching files to citations, and also had trouble syncing (other group members would create citations and I wouldn't see them). If there are ways around these issues and you think I should create a group library, let me know.
Rebecca
b) attachments do sync - you just need sufficient storage place either using Zotero storage or a WebDAV server - search the documentation for file syncing. Using the memory stick will work, too, though.
I still think that going with a group library is your best option, but if you don't want to do that a) is the way to go.
Great - thanks so much for your help. I think we will go with a group library, given the file syncing possibility.
Rebecca