Reference management software: EndNote

Send references to EndNote

In most article databases and library catalogues you can easily send references to EndNote. Often, it is possible to mark and send several records at the same time. Look for an option to send or export references directly to EndNote or in RIS-format.

Depending on your web browser and the database that you are using, a pop up window may appear. Select Open with EndNote or ResearchSoft Direct Export Helper to send references directly to EndNote.

PubMed export

 

Using Safari

Direct export rarely works on Safari, and the file usually does not open automatically in EndNote. Some alternatives for Mac users:

  • Go to Downloads, drag and drop the file onto the EndNote icon in the dock on your computer.
  • Switch to Firefox or Google Chrome.
  • Save the file on your computer. In EndNote, go to File → Import. You will see the Show Options button. When you click the button, you can make selections for your import and customize settings so that your file is imported correctly.

Screenshot showing the "Show Options" button when importing a downloaded file to EndNote.Screenshot showing "Import Options" when importing a downloaded file to EndNote.

Using Google Chrome

When exporting references from databases using Google Chrome, you can usually click on the downloaded file and it will be saved directly to your EndNote library. If you right-click on the file, you can choose for files of this type to open automatically in the future.

Sending references from PubMed

  • Select the references that you want to save.
  • Click on the link Send to and select Citation manager.
  • Click on Create file.
  • A popup window appears.
  • Select Open with: EndNote or ResearchSoft Direct Export Helper.

Sending references from Web of Science

  • Select the references you want to save.
  • Click on the link Export and select EndNote desktop.
  • When you export references from Web of Science, you get options for exporting data. Select Full Record under Record Content.
  • A popup window appears. Select Open with: EndNote or ResearchSoft Direct Export Helper.

WoS export

 

Sending references from Google Scholar

We usually recommend that you use databases as first choice, because some information like abstracts and DOI numbers are not always included when you send references from Google Scholar.
To send references from Google Scholar to your EndNote library, you need to change a setting in Google Scholar.

  • Go to Google Scholar Settings.
  • Under Search Results you'll find Bibliography manager.
  • Select Show links to import citations into.
  • Choose EndNote in the dropdown menu and Save.

Conduct your search and then click on Import into EndNote under the reference you want to save to send the reference information to EndNote.