Benutzerfreundlichkeit

Benutzeroberfläche User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface

Not too complex yet it may take a while to get familiar with all the functions

Zeiteffizienz Time needed for mastering the „how-to“ of the tool and a production of a task

High (once users get the hang of it)

Sprache(n) der Benutzeroberfläche The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to

English only (except for the documentation page where how-to guides are established in multiple languages by users in the form of wiki)

Datenschutz Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?

High. Zotero collects different types of data, including user-provided information (e.g., name and email for account creation), library data (when users synchronise their library with Zotero servers), and attachment files for file syncing. Additionally, they log IP addresses and browser information for security and diagnostic purposes. These data collections serve various purposes, such as user account management yet neither marketing nor advertising. Zotero may share some personal data with third-party services for the running of the service, but it neither rents nor shares it. Its privacy policy does not mention the use of cookies. Concerning security, Zotero is designed as a local program, so by default, data is stored on users’ computers. However, when synchronization or file syncing is enabled, then it is stored on Zotero servers. Zotero mentions taking security seriously and employing measures to protect user data. Zotero gives users the ability to disable various automatic communications and preferences. User can also delete their accounts, although specific details about data modification or access requests are not provided in the policy. Zotero does not state compliance with the GDPR. See more here.

Arbeit für spätere Verwendung speichern Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction

Yes

Individuell anpassbar (wenn ja, wie?) Possibility of the tool to be used for a range of different activities (e.g. to what extent you can organize a project assignment with a central activity based on this tool)

Low

Interaktivität

Technische Voraussetzungen