Adding references to EndNote

Direct Export

A quicker option is to use direct export. This allows you to access a resource such as Library Search or one of our specialist databases and directly transfer bibliographic details directly into EndNote.

Video transcript

This video will demonstrate how to use Direct Export to transfer references from Library Search to your EndNote
Please note that before you start exporting references into EndNote it is a good idea to either open your Desktop EndNote library or login to your EndNote Online account, depending on the version of EndNote you are using.
You can access Library search from the homepage of the library website. Type in your search terms into the search box and click to search
Your results will be displayed.
To export multiple references to your Endnote library you will first need to add them to a list.
To do this, simply click on the Save icon for any reference you want to export.
Once selected the icon changes and the word Saved appears. References will be added to Saved Items list, located above your results.
To view your selected results, click on Saved items. This will show the references you have selected.
Please be aware this is a temporary folder, if you want to permanently save your results you will need to login using your MMU details, click Sign In.
If you want to remove anything from this list, just click to untick the references to deselect. You can also use the delete option to remove references. Once you are happy with the list click Cite.
Please note you do not need to select a citation style. Just click Export to EndNote. What you see next will depend on which web browser you are using.
If you are using Google Chrome when you click Export to Endnote the following screen will appear. Click Save. A citation file will be downloaded into your browser. Double click on the citation file in the bottom left hand corner of the screen.
In the next screen choose the version of EndNote you are using either EndNote for EndNote Desktop or EndNote Online and click okay.
If you are using Microsoft Edge, the initial step is the same you do not need to select a citation style just click Export to Endnote. A citation file will be downloaded into browser. Click open file.
In the next screen choose the version of EndNote you are using either EndNote for EndNote Desktop or EndNote Online and click okay.
If you have selected Desktop EndNote, then your Endnote library will open.  You can now see the references you have transferred, only these references will appear on screen.  You will need to click All references to return to your full list. 
If you have selected Endnote Online then you will be asked to enter your Endnote Online account details, then click okay
After this you will see a pop up box informing you your references have been exported into Endnote. Click okay.
To view your recently exported references, go to your Endnote Online library. Go to sort by and click the drop down arrow, select added to library newest to oldest. Your recently exported references should appear at the top of the list. References exported from Library search are automatically sent to your unfiled group.
To export a single reference to your Endnote Online library, the process is the same except that you don’t need to add the reference to a list. Instead, click Cite, select Export to Endnote. From this point on the process is the same depending on which browser you are using.
Please note if you don’t see the Choose Destination box, it is still possible to transfer references into Endnote using an import method. Browsers such as Safari do not support direct export. See the library’s Endnote guide for further information.
If you require further help with using Endnote you can email library@mmu.ac.uk
You can access the Endnote guide from the library home page where you will find further information and videos on using the software effectively.

Direct Export not working?

If you are using EndNote Online, have you installed the Cite While you Write toolbar into Word?

When this is installed, it also adds a plugin to your web browser. This software will mean that references can be directed to EndNote The toolbar can be accessed from the Downloads section of EndNote Online. This short video shows you how to install the Cite While You Write toolbar.

Please note that some browsers such as Safari do not support direct export. However, you can import references into EndNote using these methods.

Importing References

If you are not able to use direct export then you will need to import references into EndNote using the following method.

From Library Search/Database, etc.

Export the records, then select Save.
Ensure that you save them to a place where you can easily retrieve it later and the file name ends .ris.

Return to EndNote Desktop

Open your EndNote Library
Choose File select Import and choose File.
Next click Choose located by File Type. You now need to locate the file of results you downloaded. Once found click Open.
Now click the drop down arrow next to Import Option then select RefMan RIS. If RefMan RIS is not listed choose Other filters and select this option from the full list of filters.
Finally click Import
Your imported references should only appear. Click All References to return to your full list of references.

Return to EndNote Online

Login to your EndNote Online account
Select the Collect tab and click on Import References
Next to File, click on Choose File and locate the references, which you have saved
Use the drop-down menu in the Import Option field to find and select the RefMan RIS import filter.
Either choose to add the references to a particular group or to the Unfiled area in your library. Then click Import
A message in red will appear confirming your results have been added to your library and can now be used for referencing

Different Databases and EndNote

A number of our other resources allow direct export into EndNote.

Please contact the library if you need instructions about a specific database, which is not listed below.

PUBMED US
PubMed US
These instructions will take you through the basic steps of transferring references into Desktop EndNote/EndNote Online. If you have any problems transferring information then please contact the library.
Run a search
Select the records you wish to export by clicking on the tick boxes next to each search result.
Select Send To, located below the Search box
Select Citation Manager
Click on Create File
An additional box may appear where you need to save the file by clicking Save
Depending on your browser, either double click on the download file near the bottom of your page (Chrome), click Open (Internet Explorer), or select Open With, then OK (Firefox).
A box will open select either EndNote or EndNote Online. If you have selected EndNote Online, you may be asked to confirm your EndNote Online account details. Simply enter and click OK.
A confirmation message will appear confirming the transfer has been successful.
NB If Direct Export is not possible then you can still import references, as outlined in the section direct export not working above.
Google Scholar
Please note you can only export one reference at a time.
For EndNote Online
Go to the Google Scholar search page.
Click on the icon indicated by three horizontal lines, located in the top left hand corner of the screen.
Click on Settings
Under Bibliography Manager, select ‘Show links to import citations into’ and select RefMan
Click on Save at the bottom of the page.
When you run a search, results will now display the option Import to RefMan. Click this option and depending on your browser, either double click on the download file near the bottom of your page (Chrome), click Open (Internet Explorer), or select Open With, then OK (Firefox).
A box will open select EndNote Online, you may be asked to confirm your EndNote Online account details. Enter them and click OK.
A confirmation message will appear confirming the transfer has been successful.
For EndNote Desktop
Go to the Google Scholar search page.
Click on the icon indicated by three horizontal lines, located in the top left hand corner of the screen.
Click on Settings.
Under Bibliography Manager, select ‘Show links to import citations into’ and select EndNote
Click on Save at the bottom of the page.
When you run a search, results will now display the option Import to EndNote. Click this option and depending on your browser, either double click on the download file near the bottom of your page (Chrome), click Open (Internet Explorer), or select Open With, then OK (Firefox).
Your reference will appear in your EndNote library.
NB If Direct Export is not possible then you can still import references, as outlined in the section direct export not working above.
EBSCO Databases
These instructions will work for any database on this platform. This includes resources such as Business Source Premier, British Education Index, Historical Abstracts, Medline, PsychARTICLES SPORTDiscus, etc.
Run a search and click on the Folder icon to save relevant records to My Folder
When you are ready to transfer, select Folder view. This is located on the right hand side of the screen.
Click to select all records or specific ones
Choose Export
Choose Direct Export in RIS Format (eg CITAVI, EasyBib, EndNote, Procite, Reference Manager, Zotero)
Click Save
Depending on your browser, either double click on the download file near the bottom of your page (Chrome), click Open (Internet Explorer), or select Open With, then OK (Firefox).
A box will open, select either EndNote or EndNote Online. If you have selected EndNote Online, you may be asked to confirm your EndNote Online account details. Simply enter and click OK.
A confirmation message will appear confirming the transfer has been successful.
NB If Direct Export is not possible then you can still import references, as outlined in the section direct export not working above.
ProQuest Databases
These instructions will work for any database on this platform. This includes resources such as Art, Design and Architecture Collection, ASSIA, Avery Index, FIAF, LLBA, LISA, Performing Arts Periodicals Database, Sociological Abstracts, etc.
Run your search and mark the references you want to transfer to EndNote Desktop /EndNote Online.
Items will be added to a temporary folder
When you are ready to transfer click the folder icon located at the top of the screen.
Select Save
Choose RIS (works with EndNote, Citavi, etc.)
A box will open in the middle of your page. It should have output to: RIS (works with EndNote, Citavi. etc.) selected. Click Continue.
Depending on your browser, either double click on the download file near the bottom of your page (Chrome), click Open (Internet Explorer), or select Open With, then OK (Firefox).
A box will open, select either EndNote or EndNote Online. If you have selected EndNote Online, you may be asked to confirm your EndNote Online account details. Enter and click OK.
A confirmation message will appear confirming the transfer has been successful.
NB If Direct Export is not possible then you can still import references, as outlined in the section direct export not working above.
IEEE
Run a search and tick the boxes next to the records that you want to transfer
Click on Export. A box will open, click on Citations.
Under Format, click on the box next to RIS (EndNote, Reference Manager, Procite) and click Export.
Depending on your browser, either double click on the download file near the bottom of your page (Chrome), click Open (Internet Explorer), or select Open With, then OK (Firefox).
A box will open select either EndNote or EndNote Online. If you have selected EndNote Online, you may be asked to confirm your EndNote Online account details. Enter and click OK.
A confirmation message will appear confirming the transfer has been successful.
NB If Direct Export is not possible then you can still import references, as outlined in the section direct export not working above.
REAXYS
To export results, you will need to create a personal account. First click Register and fill in the registration form. Once you have created an account, remember to Sign in before exporting references to EndNote.
Run a search and click on View results.
Tick the boxes next to the records you want to transfer.
Click on Export.
Click on the drop down arrow next to Choose a format and select Literature Management Systems.
Click on Export.
A box will appear at the bottom of the screen once your export is ready. Click on Download.
Depending on your browser, either double click on the download file near the bottom of your page (Chrome), click Open (Internet Explorer), or select Open With, then OK (Firefox).
A box will open select either EndNote or EndNote Online. If you have selected EndNote Online, you may be asked to confirm your EndNote Online account details. Enter and click OK.
A confirmation message will appear confirming the transfer has been successful.
NB If Direct Export is not possible then you can still import references, as outlined in the section direct export not working above.
HeinOnline
First you will need to set up an account to be able to save bookmarks. Choose MyHein, located towards the top of the screen
Then choose Create an Account. If you already have an account then you need to Log in
Please note only references from journals can be exported.
You need to select from All Databases menu – Law Journal Library
Run your search
Select the record/s to be saved, by checking the box next to the record number
Click Save/Email
A blue box will appear, you can choose to tag your references, if you require
Click Enter Into Research
On the screen you will get a green box, which confirms the results have been added to your bookmarks
To transfer to EndNote, click My Hein
Choose Saved Bookmarks
Tick the box next to the records you want to transfer.
Then from the drop down menu next to Options – choose RIS file (Journal Articles)
Then click Submit
Depending on your browser, either double click on the download file near the bottom of your page (Chrome), click Open (Internet Explorer), or select Open With, then OK (Firefox).
A box will open select either EndNote or EndNote Online. If you have selected EndNote Online, you may be asked to confirm your EndNote Online account details. Enter and click OK.
A confirmation message will appear confirming the transfer has been successful.
NB If Direct Export is not possible then you can still import references, as outlined in the section direct export not working above.
Westlaw
Please note – it is only possible to export Journal Citations from Westlaw
First select Journals
Run a search
Select the results you want to export by ticking the box next to the article.
Click the Export to EndNote icon (En) above the results list.
Then click save.
Depending on your browser, either double click on the download file near the bottom of your page (Chrome), click Open (Internet Explorer), or select Open With, then OK (Firefox).
A box will open select either EndNote or EndNote Online. If you have selected EndNote Online, you may be asked to confirm your EndNote Online account details. Simply enter and click OK.
A confirmation message will appear confirming the transfer has been successful.
NB If Direct Export is not possible then you can still import references, as outlined in the section direct export not working above.

Adding references to EndNote