Picked up this tidbit from Simon Fodden at Slaw – Zotero 2.0 Beta is now at large! I have talked about Zotero in the Studio before: it is simply a fantastic reference tool for citing and organizing on-line research. 2.0 offers a host of new features. Here is a run-down from Zotero’s site:

Syncing

• Automatic synchronization of collections among multiple computers. For example, sync your PC at work with your Mac laptop and your Linux desktop at home.
• Free automatic backup of your library data on Zotero’s servers.
• Automatic synchronization of your attachment files to a WebDAV server (e.g. iDisk, Jungle Disk, or university-provided web storage).

People

• Zotero users get a personal page with a short biography and the ability to list their discipline and interests, create an online CV (simple to export to other sites), and grant access to their libraries.
• Easily find others in one’s discipline or with similar research interests.
• Follow other researchers–and be followed in return.

Groups

• Create and join public and private groups on any topic.
• Access in real time new research materials from your groups on the web or in the Zotero window.
• Easily move materials from a group stream into your personal library.

Even More Functionality That Makes Your Life Easier

• Automatic detection of PDF metadata (i.e., author, title, etc.).
• Automatic detection and support for proxy servers.
• Trash can with restore item functionality so you don’t accidentally lose important materials.
• Rich-text notes
• A new style manager allowing you to add and delete CSLs and legacy style formats.
• Support for Endnote® export styles

While it is billed as a research-friendly tool, Zotero can also serve as a facile note-taking application for personal and professional pursuits. And, best of all, all that capability is free!

Check out Zotero, now with 2.0 power!

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