What is EndNote?
EndNote is a software tool for publishing and managing bibliographies. Researchers, writers and students depend on these products to locate bibliographic data and create bibliographies for curricula vitae, manuscripts, grant proposals, term papers and other publications.
EndNote automates the creation of bibliographies for hundreds of scholarly publications, a tedious and error-prone activity when performed manually. Scholarly publications have their own unique formatting requirements that govern the appearance of bibliographies and citations within the written document. Using these tools, writers save countless hours of typing and interpreting style requirements by simply selecting the publication by name and generating a perfectly formatted document. To change the format for another publication, the user instantly modifies the document by selecting the new publication style. These bibliographic products provide a direct link to hundreds of Internet databases enabling users to drag and drop references directly to their personal libraries.
How to Purchase EndNote
Boston University students, faculty and staff may purchase EndNote at a discounted price from University Computers in Kenmore Square. The discounted price for students is approximately $99. The discounted price for faculty/staff is $179. Others may purchase EndNote by contacting ISI Thompson at http://www.endnote.com/enpurchase.asp
Connection files
EndNote comes shipped with connection files which will allow you to connect to library catalogs and other databases. Connection files can be updated by downloading files from EndNote's Support pages.
Filters
Filters are used to import search results to EndNote. Hundreds of filters come shipped with EndNote; many others are available to download from their site. On occasion there may be a demand for a filter not available from EndNote; when possible, they are obtained from other sources and listed here.
How to Download Citations from Selected Databases into EndNote
Once you have completed your search and checked off the citations you wish to import, scroll down to the RESULTS MANAGER box. Under the heading RESULTS, choose SELECTED RESULTS to import just those citations you have checked off. Under FIELDS choose COMPLETE REFERENCE. From the RESULTS FORMAT heading select DIRECT EXPORT and click SAVE in the ACTION box (far right hand side of the screen).
Follow the instructions on this page to download citations from JSTOR into EndNote. Exporting JSTOR Citations to Bibliographic Management Software.
Follow these instructions for downloading citations from PubMed. Developed by the University of Michigan, University Library, Knowledge Navigation Center. Important information from EndNote concerning PubMed.
EndNote can be used to search PubMed directly, freeing you from potential confusion of importing records from a text file. From the Altman Laboratory at the Emory Vaccine Center.
When your citations are marked, view your marked list. Click the button labeled "Export to Reference Software." EndNote should start automatically and ask into which library you want to import the records.
Tutorials
EndNote's Support Site offers an interactive tutorial, tip sheets, and other materials designed to familiarize users with the software.
- EndNote 7.0 tutorial from the University of Queensland
- EndNote 8.0 tutorial from the University of Washington, Health Sciences Libraries
- Getting Started with EndNote tutorial from the McGoogan Library of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center
- EndNote Tutorial: All Things EndNote from the Yale Cushing/Whitney Medical Library How Do I add my EndNote library to Palm?
Please note: You can only have one EndNote library on your Palm device at a time. In order to use EndNote with a Palm device, you must have EndNote 8 or above. You will need to have the HotSync manager running during the EndNote installation, and you must choose to install the Palm conduit during the EndNote installation. The first time you perform a Hot Sync after installing the EndNote Palm conduit the EndNote application for the Palm OS will be installed on your Palm device. In addition, Palm desktop must be installed on your computer, and your Palm device must be using Palm OS 4.15.x.
To add the library:
- Go to EndNote 8, select the Tools menu and click on Configure Handheld Sync. You will be asked to select an EndNote library you would like to synchronize. Click on the Browse button to select your library.
- Click on OK to choose the library to synchronize, then OK again to confirm it.
- Perform a Hot Sync to transfer the library to your Palm device. You can now edit the library either on your desktop or on your Palm and the changes will be synchronized during your next Hot Sync.
What About Other Citation Managers?
EndNote is only one of several excellent citation managers available. The following may help you decide which one would be best for you: Bibliography Formatting Software: An Evaluation Template by Francisco Dell'Orso.
Getting More Help With EndNote
Questions about EndNote itself should be directed to ISI ResearchSoft at (510) 559-8592; email mac-endnote@isiresearchsoft.com (for Mac users) or pc-endnote@isiresearchsoft.com (for PC users).- EndNote FAQ
- EndNote Technical Support
- EndNote Technical Support Request form
- EndNote Tip Sheets
- EndNote Updates or Patches
Contact a Librarian
Please contact David Flynn (dflynn@bu.edu or (617) 638-4271) if you have further questions or would like to schedule an appointment. One-on-one tutorial sessions can be arranged with a librarian by request.