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EndNote 20 for Windows

Step-by-step guidance on using the most popular functions of EndNote 20 on PC

Intro: Export from other library databases

In most journal article databases, you can directly export selected references into your EndNote Library. This page provides a general overview of exporting from other databases and two examples. 

Typical process

How to directly export varies from database to database, but typically you would:

  1. Conduct a search in your desired database.
  2. Select the records you wish to export > Select 'Export' or 'Save' > Follow the prompts to export the records into EndNote. 

Depending on the database, you can directly export single records into your EndNote Library or select and export multiple records.

The typical process for direct export of multiple records in a database:

  1. Select the records you wish to export. Go to your temporary list of selected items. They may be in a 'Marked Items' section or a temporary folder. 

     

  2. Select the items you wish to export. Often, you can 'Select All' to select all items in your temporary list.

     

  3. Follow the prompts on your browser to export the records into EndNote.

     

  4. The records should now appear in the 'Imported References' folder of your EndNote Library.
  • Tip! If you have the time, check your references now for any errors and edit if necessary. 

How to export from ProQuest database

To export records from ProQuest database:

  1. Select the records you wish to export; they will save to a temporary folder in the top right-hand corner.
  2. Select the folder icon.
  3. Select the elipses icon.
  4. Select the RIS icon under Citation Export. 

Follow the prompts to export the records into EndNote.

FAQ

Q. Where can I find instructions on how to export from a particular database?

A. Look up how to export citations on the relevant database's Help Menu.

Alternatively, ask us! A librarian will guide you through the process or refer you to one who can.