Citation managers are software packages used to create personalized databases of citation information and notes. They allow you to:

import and organize citation information from article indexes and other sources
save pdfs and other documents
format citations for your papers and bibliographies using APA, MLA, Chicago, Vancouver, and many other styles
include your own notes

What is a citation manager? Go HERE for an excellent guide that explains what you need to know about citation managers. Source: Univ of Minnesota Libraries.

Bottom line: you'll be more organized, more efficient, and get better results!

Adapted from the U of Minnesota Libraries