FAQ

How do I import bibliographic information from the OPAC to EndNote Web?

You can import bibliographic information from the OPAC into EndNote Web.

    1. How to import bibliographic information directly from the OPAC to EndNote Web (Direct Import)
      (You must download the plug-in before importing.)
        1. Log in to EndNote Web.
          * If you do not have an EndNote account, please register a new user account via "Register for an account."


        1. Click [Options] > [Download Installers].
            1. If you are using Internet Explorer or Safari, select "Download Windows" or "Download Macintosh" under CWYW (Cite While You Write) based on your computer's OS to download the plug-in.


            1. If you are using Firefox:
              • Click "Download Windows" or "Download Macintosh" under Firefox Extension to download the plug-in.


              • You will be prompted to restart Firefox; please do so.
              • In the Firefox menu, go to [Tools] → [Add-ons] → [Extensions] and click "Options" for EndNote Web.


              • Confirm that the checkbox in the pop-up is checked. (If it is not, please check it.)


          This completes the plug-in download.

        1. From the bibliographic search results or details screen, click "Bibliographic Management."
          (In the search results list, you must select the items you wish to import.)
        2. When the "Select Export Destination" pop-up appears, select "EndNote Web."


      1. The selected bibliographic records will be imported into EndNote Web. (If you are not logged in to EndNote Web, the login screen will appear; please enter your email address and password to log in.)

 

  1. Method without downloading a plug-in
      1. From the bibliographic search results or details screen, click "Export."
        (In the search results list, you must select the items you wish to import.)
      2. When the "Select File Export Format" pop-up appears, select "RIS format."


      1. The file will be downloaded; please save it to an appropriate location on your computer.
      2. Log in to EndNote Web.
        * If you do not have an EndNote account, please register a new user account via "Register for an account."
      3. Click [Collect] → [Import References].
      4. Click the [Browse] button for "File" and select the file you saved earlier.
      5. Select "RefMan RIS" for "Import Option."


    1. Specify the destination folder in "Import to" and click the [Import] button.
    2. The selected bibliographic records will be imported into EndNote Web.

* If "RefMan RIS" is not displayed in the "Import Option," click [Select Favorites], select "RefMan RIS," and click [Copy to Favorites] to add it to your list.





Reference:
EndNote Web Help - Importing References
EndNote Web System Requirements (Supported Browsers)(USACO)