Answered By: Simon Ringsmuth
Last Updated: Aug 30, 2024     Views: 11

How can I keep the Zotero plugin from interfering with Library Search?

The Zotero citation-management software has a plugin called Zotero Connector available for internet browsers, which can make it easy to manage citations without using a separate app. Zotero Connector can be accessed at the following address:

zotero.org/download/connectors

When settings are not configured properly, Zotero Connector can prevent Library Search results from loading (i.e. Error 404 Not Found, some resources not loading properly, etc.). To resolve the issue, access the Zotero Connector Preferences screen:

Chrome

Right-click on the Zotero Connector extension and choose Options

Screenshot showing the Zotero Options menu in Chrome.

OR

Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of your browser window. Choose Settings > Extensions > Zotero Connector > Details > Extension Options

 

Firefox

Click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner of your browser window. Choose Settings > Extensions & Themes. Click the three dots on the right side of the Zotero Connector option and choose Preferences.

Screenshot showing the Zotero Connector Preferences menu in Firefox

 

Edit Zotero Connector Preferences in Chrome or Firefox

Select the Proxies option on the left side. Click the check box for "Enable proxy redirection" and then click the check box for "Disable proxy redirection when my domain name contains." Add the following text:

eds.p.ebscohost

See the screenshot below for details

Screenshot of the Zotero Connector preferences screen. Proxies is selected, along with every checkbox. The text "eds.p.ebscohost" is added to the Disable Proxy Redirection box.