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Using EndNote with Library Databases

There are two different versions of EndNote -- the web version and the desktop version.

EndNote Web

All UCSB-affiliated users have access to EndNote Web through our library subscription.

Setting Up Your Account

Go to the User Registration Page:
- On-campus registration
- Off-Campus registration through the proxy server
Be sure to read the password guidelines carefully!

Using EndNote Web

EndNote Web Login
UCSB Libraries Guide to EndNote Web (updated 6/25/2007)
ASCII Codes for Diacritics in EndNote Web (updated 6/25/2007)
EndNote Web Tutorials (from the EndNote site)
Note: if you are doing research from off-campus, you will need to use the proxy server to access research databases, and then import your results into EndNoteWeb.

EndNote Desktop

The desktop version offers more capabilities than the web version. If you wish to use the desktop version, you will need to purchase a copy for your personal computer.

UCSB Libraries Guide to EndNote Desktop (Windows)
UCSB Libraries Guide to EndNote Desktop (Mac)
Note: if you are using EndNote connection files from off-campus, you will need to use the VPN.

Connection Files

Connection Files allow you to use EndNote as the search interface with Library databases.

Go to EndNote Connection Files
Check for a connection file for the particular database (e.g. Science Citation Index or MLA Bibliography) and vendor (e.g. ISI or CSA) that you want to use. If you are unsure which vendor we use for a database, Ask a Librarian.
Download the connection file via the FTP link provided and install it according to the instructions provided with your EndNote software.
NOTE: If you are off-campus, you will need to use the VPN to connect to and search the databases. The proxy server will not work when using the EndNote search interface.

Import Filters

Use Import Filters if want to search using the database's own Web interface, download the results into a file, and then import them into EndNote.

Go to EndNote Import Filters
Find the appropriate import filter for your database and vendor (note that there is a much wider variety of import filters than of connection files.
Download it via the FTP link provided and install it according to the instructions provided with your EndNote software.
If a filter is unavailable, consult the EndNote manual and help file for tips on how to download and import records without a filter.
NOTE: NOTE: If you are off-campus, you will need to use either the proxy server or the VPN to connect to and search the databases.

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Last Updated: 06/25/07 03:53:42