How to Import a Reference into EndNote

This short video (1:23) shows you how to import a reference into EndNote. We demonstrate a search on OneSearch and import a book citation into EndNote. This strategy can be replicated in other platforms, including Library databases, Google Scholar and more. Script available. Audio optional.

Step 1

First, open EndNote on your desktop.
Click "File" and select "New" to create a new EndNote Library.
Give your EndNote Library a good name. Save.
Here's your new EndNote Library! Now ready to import references.

Step 2

Searching for a book on OneSearch.
[ Select “Books + Media” search scope ]
[ Search using keywords "textile design" ]
[ The results page loads ]
This book looks interesting.
[ Click onto item record ]
How do I import this reference into EndNote?
Simple. Click "EndNote (RIS)"...
...select "UTF-8"...
...and download.
Now double-click the downloaded file.
[ Reference opens in EndNote ]

Step 3

Your reference is imported into EndNote.
[ Pan to EndNote preview pane ]
Preview it here.

Need more help?
From the Library homepage…
…click "Research Support"...
...and "EndNote & Others"...
...to get to the Library EndNote Guide!