You can directly export references from Google Scholar into EndNote. (Confusingly, Google Scholar uses the term "Import into Endnote" but it means the same as "Export into EndNote"). This page explains how to do so.
Tip: Create a Google account for free, if you don't already have one, to export multiple references at a time.
Caution: Google Scholar has considerably less metadata per record compared to GALILEO and other library databases. Records typically have sufficient metadata to generate a reference, but if you prefer detailed metadata, e.g. abstract, notes field, etc., we recommend you only export from Scholar if you can't find the citation in GALILEO or an individual database.
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Quick Steps: Go to Google Scholar > Sign In if you have account > Select Hamburger icon > Settings > Under Bibliography manager 'Show links to import citations into' > Change BibTex to EndNote > Save |
Step-by-Step:
Go to Google Scholar in your preferred browser. Sign into your Google account if you have one.
Select the hamburger icon (the first icon on the left, displayed as: ☰) and select Settings.
On the landing page, under Bibliography manager, select 'Show links to import citations into' > Change BibTex to EndNote.
Select Save. Turn on your cookies, if you haven't already, to retain settings.
Test that it works by undertaking a search in Scholar. You see an 'Import into EndNote' link under each record's summary. Select the link to export the record into EndNote, following the prompts in your browser.
In the Settings Menu, select Library Links (third option) > Search for Augusta University > Select both Augusta University options, i.e. Augusta University - Find it @ Augusta and Augusta University - ViewIt @ Augusta University > Save.
Once you have set up Scholar settings in your preferred browser to export records into EndNote, you can export one record at a time:
| Browser | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Chrome | A pop-up window of your folder directory will appear > Save (doesn't matter where) > citations.enw file should download > Select cit.enw file |
| Firefox | A pop-up window of 'Opening citations.enw' will appear. It should default to Open with EndNote X8.1.. (default) > OK |
| Internet Explorer | A pop-up bar at the bottom of your screen will appear, prompting "Do you want to open or save citations.enw from..." > Open |
The references will now appear in the Imported References folder.
Tip! If you have time, check your references now for any style mistakes and edit the references if necessary. Highlight reference, right-click, and select edit to open full editing mode.
| Quick Steps: Search > 'Star' desired records > My Library > Select items > Export > EndNote > Follow prompts in browser. |
To export multiple records at once:
Sign into your Google account.
Undertake a search in Google Scholar.
Select the star icon (the first icon under the record summary) for each item you wish to export.
Go to My Library on top menu bar.
Select your desired records - you could individually select records or select all by ticking the box on top of the list.
Select the Export icon (downward arrow) > Select EndNote.
Follow the prompts on your browser to export the records into your EndNote Library. If you use:
| Browser | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Chrome | A pop-up window of your folder directory will appear > Save (doesn't matter where) > citations.enw file should download > Select cit.enw file |
| Firefox | A pop-up window of 'Opening citations.enw' will appear. It should default to Open with EndNote X8.1.. (default) > OK |
| Internet Explorer | A pop-up bar at the bottom of your screen will appear, prompting "Do you want to open or save citations.enw from..." > Open |
The references will now appear in the Imported References folder.
Tip! If you have time, check your references now for any style mistakes and edit the references if necessary. Highlight reference, right-click, and select edit to open full editing mode.
This EndNote Training (2018) video tutorial demonstrates how to export references from Google Scholar to your EndNote library, to both desktop and EndNote Online. Although the video tutorial is set in EndNote X8, the steps are applicable to EndNote 20.
Q. Can I import more than one Google Scholar result at once?
A. Yes, but you need to sign into a Google account in order to do this.
See the third tab in the box to the left for instructions on how to export multiple records from Scholar to EndNote.