Recording Locations

The Reference tab allows you to record the call number of an item in a library. You can also record the location of an item in your own personal collection (a room, bookshelf or file folder) and the name and location of files on your computer.

Recording the Location of a Work in a Library

1. In the Reference Editor, switch to the Reference tab.
2. Click the Locations icon.
3. Under Library, click Add.
4. Enter the name of the Library. If the name of the library has already been entered in Citavi, the existing entry will appear. Otherwise, Citavi automatically creates a new entry.
5. Enter the call number.
6. Make a note of any useful information in the Notes field, e. g. "not available for loan."
7. Click OK.

Recording the Location of a Work in a Private Collection

1. In the Reference Editor, switch to the Reference tab.
2. Click the Locations icon.
3. Under Private Collection, click Add.
4. Enter the name of the Private Collection. If the name of the private collection has already been entered in Citavi, the existing entry will appear. Otherwise, Citavi automatically creates a new entry.
5. Enter the call number.
6. Click OK .