EndNote

What is EndNote?

EndNote is a Bibliographic Management Software that enables you to collect and manage references to books, articles, etc., format them according to styles (e.g., MLA, APA, Turabian, Chicago); and create a bibliography for use in a research paper or publication.  More info...

How do I get EndNote?

EndNote is a stand alone software application. For off campus use, students, faculty and staff should buy a copy of the EndNote software at the UC Irvine Computer Store. (There is no remote access to the Libraries' copies.)

Can I use EndNote on library computers?

Currently the Libraries provide access to 1 licensed copy of EndNote version 9 in the Multimedia Resources Center (MRC) at Langson Library, in the Interactive Learning Center (ILC) at Science Library, and in the Grunigen Medical Library at the UCI Medical Center.

Help and Tutorials:

• UCI Libraries EndNote X User Guide
• EndNote Guides and Tutorials
• EndNote technical support line: (408) 987-5609, 8 AM to 5 PM Pacific, Monday through Friday.
• EndNote tutorials for Biomedical Resources
• UC Berkeley EndNote Tutorials and Guides
  A collection of tutorials and guides that provide specific instructions for importing records from PubMed, OVID databases (e.g., BIOSIS, INSPEC) and Web of Science.
• In person assistance at one of our Reference Desks, through our Research Consultation Service or by attending an EndNote workshop:

Library Workshops

The UC Irvine Libraries offer introductory workshops each quarter. If the workshops dates and times do not fit into your schedule, you can request an alternative date.

• What is covered in UCI Libraries' EndNote Workshops ?

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Connections Files and Filters:

• What is a Filter?
  After exporting references from the library database of your choice, you will need to import your references into EndNote. EndNote must be told how to interpret the exported data upon import. Since each database vendor has a unique syntax for their exported references, the filter tells EndNote how to interpret the proper field (e.g. title, author) for each reference element.

  The EndNote software package provides preconfigured filters for most databases, however, there are some circumstances when you must locate and download the filter you need from the EndNote filters website or in our list of UC Irvine filters.

• What is a Connection File?
  Connection files allow you to search and import references from library databases without leaving EndNote. Not all databases are compatible with this "Connect" feature. They must be compatible with the Z39.50 protocol. It is always best to search each library database within its native interface. By doing so, you can take advantage of the unique search features provided by the database manufacturer. Some local and well used UC Irvine Connection Files are available, but many others can be downloaded from the EndNote Connection Files website and the California Digital Library EndNote site.

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Export and Direct Export Instructions

The success of this software rests on the ability to export references from one database and import them into your EndNote library. Using standard formatting and filters, the incoming data is properly interpreted and placed into the corresponding EndNote field. Some databases have Direct Export, therefore, the databases can communicate directly with EndNote, automatically open EndNote on your computer and import the selected references. A database filter is not necessary for databases with Direct Export (e.g. ISI Web of Science, BIOSIS, MLA Bibliography.)

• EndNote Tips (UCSC)
• Instructions for Biomedical Databases (UCSD)
• Instructions for Social Sciences and Humanities Databases (UCSD)
• Exporting your RefWorks library to EndNote

Other Useful EndNote Information

• EndNote Updates and Patches
• Subscribe to the EndNote Listserv!

Commonly used UC Irvine filters:

Commonly used UC Irvine Connection Files:

Exporting your RefWorks library to EndNote

• From RefWorks, select the references to import into EndNote (no selection is necessary to transfer a complete folder or library).
• From the References Menu, select "Export".
  Note: At the Export screen, you can specify selected references only, all references, or specific folders.
• Select "Bibliographic Software" as the Export Format. Click "Export to Text File".
• The references will open in a new browser window.  From the File Menu, select "Save As...". Type a filename and select a location for importing into EndNote.  Select Text as your Save As type and click Save. 
• Open the appropriate library in EndNote - the library where the RefWorks references should be imported.
• From the File Menu, select "Import".  Select "Choose", Browse for and select the file you just created from RefWorks. Select the "Reference Manager (RIS)" Import Option.  Select the appropriate duplicate and translation options.  Click "Import".
• The RefWorks references will be imported into EndNote.
• To view the complete library, select References > Show All (or type Ctrl+H)