Citation management software download, organize, and insert citations into the document you are writing. They use the citation style you choose to add the in-text citations and automatically build the works cited list, reference list, or bibliography at the end of the document. Citation management software can also allow for group work and sharing documents between people. Most people use citation management software for longer scholarly works such as research articles, theses or dissertations, books, and more.
![Graphic titled Pros and Cons of citation management software. The list of pros includes no need to memorize citation styles and saves time formatting documents. Cons include learning curve and software must be installed and updated.](https://libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/108062/images/001.png)