Reference management software: EndNote

Share references

There are several options to share references with others:

  • Traveling library.
  • Compressed library.
  • Share references via EndNote online.
  • Share library (via desktop).

Traveling library

If you receive a Word document with formatted EndNote references, you can import them into your own EndNote library:

  • Go to the EndNote toolbar in Word.
  • Select Export to EndNote.
  • Select Export Traveling Library.

If you receive a Word document containing formatted EndNote citations, you can import them to your own EndNote library:

  • Go to the EndNote tab in Word.
  • Go to Tools and choose Export Traveling Library.

Compressed library

Create a compressed library, with or without attached files, and share it by email or save it in a cloud service.

  • Select the references you wish to share, it can be a group or all references in your library.
  • Select File → Compress Library (.enlx)...
  • The one you share the library with can double click on the file and choose to import the references to their own library.

Share references via EndNote online

Once your EndNote library has been synchronized, you can go to your online account and choose to share groups with other users who also have EndNote online accounts (they do not need the EndNote software installed). It is not possible to share attached files via the online account.

  • Log in at: https://www.myendnoteweb.com/.
  • Go to Organize → Manage My Groups.
  • Click on Manage Sharing → Start sharing this group.
  • Enter an email address and select whether to give the user Read & Write access or Read Only access.

Share library

EndNote X7.2 and later versions allow you to share your entire library (references, attachments, notes) with others. You must have synchronized your library with your EndNote online account. Those you share with must also have EndNote X7.2 or later, have enabled synchronization of their EndNote library, and be online to be able to send and receive changes. You can only share one library with others, but multiple people can share their libraries with you. You can choose to share your entire library or one or more groups, and select either Read-only or Read & Write access for the other users. Note that you are not allowed to share full-text articles with users outside Uppsala University!


How to share your entire library:

  • Go to File → Share.
  • Enter the email address for those you wish to share your library with.
  • Select whether to give the users Read & Write access or Read Only access.

How to share a group:

  • Go to Groups → Share Group.
  • Enter the email address for those you wish to share your library with.
  • Select whether to give the users Read & Write access or Read Only access.

Access a group/library that somebody has shared with you:

  • Go to File → Open Shared Library.