*We thank the editors of Inclusive Early Music (https://inclusiveearlymusic.org/) for their help developing the following guidelines.

Navigating the Interface

The interface of the AMS Early Musics Bibliography Zotero Group library is user-friendly and designed for easy navigation. Here’s a breakdown of the key elements to help you efficiently organize and search the library.

Search Tags: On the left pane, you’ll find a list of search tags. These tags enable you to conduct more refined searches. By clicking on a specific tag, you can filter the content, allowing you to focus on particular topics or themes. Think of it as similar to a “Word Cloud,” where topical clusters emerge, making it easier to explore related content.

Sorting Records: You can sort the library’s records for a more structured view. To do this, click on the labels above the central pane. You have the option to sort by Title, Author (creator), or date, depending on your preference.

Search Functionality: Locate the search bar at the top right of the screen. Here, you can enter keywords or phrases to search for specific information within the library. This search encompasses the author, title, and date fields.

Understanding Zotero’s Record Visualization

When you select a single record in Zotero, the right-hand pane displays associated metadata. In the “Info” section, you’ll find bibliographical details, an abstract (if available), and a URL for online sources. To explore more about the record, click through the tabs at the top of the right-hand pane. The “Tags” tab reveals all the tags attributed to the record, enabling you to sort items according to provided categories.

Utilizing Tags in Zotero for Efficient Organization

We’ve strategically assigned tags to enhance your ability to select materials based on chronological, geographical, and musicological criteria within the Zotero library. These tags cover a range of categories, including common tags like time periods, geographical locations, and each of the bibliography topic headers (e.g. “Archival Skills,” “Codicology,” “Languages”). These tags are thoughtfully designed to help you easily locate the content in the library according to the provided categories.

[text on this page by Paul G. Feller-Simmons]