Overleaf and LaTeX : Reference Managers & Overleaf

BibTeX is a file format used for lists of references for LaTeX documents. Many citation management tools support the ability to export and import lists of references in .bib format. Some reference management tools can generate BibTeX files of your library or folders for use in your LaTeX documents.​

LaTeX on Wikibooks has a Bibliography Management page.

Find list of BibTeX styles available on Overleaf here

View a video tutorial on how to include a bibliography using BibTeX here

Using EndNote with Overleaf

• Export your bibliography from EndNote to Overleaf using the export to BibTeX option in EndNote. Note:If you do not see the export to BibTeX option in EndNote, you may need to download and install the necessary EndNote style plugin.

• Guide from the University of Melbourne with a quick video on using EndNote with LaTeX

Using RefWorks with Overleaf

• Export your bibliography from RefWorks in .bib format to use in Overleaf.

• Save this exported file to a location which allows direct linking (e.g. google drive), to keep it in sync when you add new references.

Link your ORCiD account to your Overleaf account.

Creating & Managing Bibliographies with BibTeX on Overleaf

LEARN HOW TO create and manage bibliographies using BibTeX on Overleaf by reading this article by Overleaf TeXpert, Lian Tze, that pulls together all the threads relating to citations, references and bibliographies, as well as how Overleaf and related tools can help you manage your references.

How to Include a Bibliography Using BibTeX

This is video #9 in a series of twenty one by Dr Vincent Knight of Cardiff University.

Link/sync with a Reference Manager

Using Mendeley with Overleaf

• How to Link your Overleaf Account to Mendeley

• Import your Mendeley library into Overleaf

• Managing shared references in your Mendeley groups

• Mendeley blog post series on LaTeX and BibTeX

Using Zotero with Overleaf

• How to Link your Overleaf Account to Zotero
• Step-by-step guide from Caltech Library

Overleaf is now offering free webinars! Topics and levels vary and more information can be found by visiting the

Overleaf Webinars page!

You will also find a number of recorded webinars for play on demand.