How are libraries and museums using Zotero right now?
The most obvious use of Zotero for libraries is as a tool for researchers, students, and educators to make better use of their collections. At this point on nearly a weekly basis, libraries seek us out, asking for help to tweak their OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) to work a little more seamlessly with Zotero. Some libraries like the Copac Academic & National Library Catalogue have added additional metadata to their records to make their collections compatible. So, first and foremost, libraries are recognizing the value of this tool to make their content more accessible for their users. Aside from this use, some librarians are using Zotero to grab metadata for acquisitions. Instead of reentering information it is possible to just grab and edit information already available through other services and export it in a host of metadata formats allowing librarians to take the information to other tools and systems they use for cataloging. I know of a few individuals in museums and librar
