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BibTeX for LaTeX

This guide provides a brief overview of managing references in LaTeX using BibTeX. Follow the instructions to integrate BibTeX into your LaTeX documents, allowing you to cite sources and generate bibliographies.

Using Mendeley reference manager with LaTeX

  1. In Mendeley Reference Manager (Web), navigate to the desired folder and select your references 
  2. Click on the Export button located at the bottom of the screen and select BibTeX(.bib) from the drop-down menu 
  3. The file will download authomatically. If not, you will be prompted to select the location to save your file

Screenshot illustrating how to export .bib file from Mendeley Reference Manager..
 

Save the generated file in the same folder as your LaTeX document.

If you are using Overleaf, go to your project and click on the Upload button, then select the .bib file to add. You can rename it at any point, but ensure that the file is saved with extension .bib.

 

Example: BibTeX file generated with Mendeley Reference ManagerAn example of a .bib file generated using Mendeley Reference Manager.

 

You can add references from your existing BibTeX file into your Mendeley account. 

  1. Log in to your Mendeley Reference Manager (Web), and click +Add New button located at the top left corner of the screen
  2. Select the Import file(s) from computer option from the drop-down menu
  3. Find your saved .bib file on your computer and hit Open
  4. Once the upload is finished you will see a confirmation box with a summary information listing the number of generated references and any potential duplicates created

Review the newly imported collection to ensure all references have been added correctly.

Screenshot illustrating steps 1 - 4 on how to import .bib file to Mendeley Reference Manager.

 

The Overleaf Integration feature is available to Imperial students and staff as part of the Overleaf Professional subscription. Ensure that your Overleaf account is linked to your Imperial email.

  1. Open Overleaf, go to Account Settings and scroll down to Mendeley Integration
  2. Click Link to Mendeley button and, when prompted, log in to your Mendeley online account
  3. Click Proceed to carry on and you will be redirected back to Overleaf 
  4. The integration setting should now display as linked

Screenshot illustrating steps 1 - 4 on how to integrate Mendeley with Overleaft.

5. To unlink the applications, click Unlink Zotero

Screenshot illustrating Step 5: how to unlink Mendeley from Overleaf.

 

 

 

To find out more about linking your Mendeley account and importing your references into an Overleaf project visit the Overleaf guide How to link your Overleaf account to Mendeley and Zotero.