What is Mendeley
Mendeley is a web and computer app-based citation tool currently owned by Elsevier. A free version is available, with users having the option to buy more storage.
Mendeley at a Glance
- Free version available--no losing access
- Requires app download
- Requires app be open while using the cite as you write function
- As with any app provided by a for-profit company, there are potential issues of Elsevier harvesting data about users research habits from Mendeley and then using that information in marketing, with the accompanying privacy concerns.