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+Bibcite Footnotes
+=================
+
+Contents
+--------
+
+ * Introduction
+ * Installation
+ * Configuration
+ * Current Maintainers
+
+Introduction
+------------
+
+A plugin for the Footnotes module (https://www.drupal.org/project/footnotes) 
+that lets a user insert references created or importeed using the Bibliography 
+and Citation project (https://www.drupal.org/project/bibcite).
+
+Provides a CKEditor plugin that lets a user select from a list of citations which
+appear in a formatted at the bottom of the text area that contains the footnote.
+
+Installation
+------------
+
+Install and set up the Footnotes module as per its installation instructions, including
+enabling and configuring the Footnotes text filter.
+
+Configuration
+-------------
+
+Drag the Reference Footnotes button into the active set of buttons in the text format
+you want to use References in and save the settings.
+
+You will then need to create or import one or more references using the Bibliography &
+Citations project. Those will then appear in a select list when you are editing a text area
+and click on the Reference Footnote button.
+
+Current Maintainers
+-------------------
+
+ * Alexander O'Neill (https://www.drupal.org/u/alxp)