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Referencing management software

There are many reference management programs. Some of the best known include EndNote, Mendeley and Zotero.

UniSA supports EndNote20 & EndNote21 only. Staff and students can obtain the latest approved version of EndNote through the UniSA Library Collection.

Mendeley and Zotero are freely available on the Internet and not supported by UniSA. 

This Wikipedia article provides a useful comparison chart for most known systems:

Important to know

  • EndNote libraries should be kept on your computer's hard drive. Storing and editing libraries on a network drive can lead to corruption and performance issues.
  • EndNote libraries should never be stored in cloud-syncing folders such as DropBox, OneDrive, etc. Syncing folders corrupt EndNote libraries over time.
  • EndNote libraries are made up of two parts: the .enl file and the .data folder. These two parts must be kept together; both are needed for the library to work correctly.
  • Regularly save a back up of your library and word document. You can back up your EndNote Library by creating a Compressed Library. See the Sync & back up tab for more information.

EndNote on personal computer

Step 1: Check compatibility

  • Check your computer and word processor are compatible
  • If the latest version is not compatible install an earlier version

Step 2: Follow instructions

Before you begin installing:

  • Print or have the installation instructions open on your computer
  • Follow each step carefully so the software installs correctly

Step 3: Download installation package

  • Uninstall any previous versions of EndNote
  • Been asked for a Product Key? Do not run the install from your 'Downloads' folder. Move the folder to another location e.g. Desktop

Step 4: Create an EndNote library

When you create a new library a .enl file and a .data folder will be created. EndNote needs both to work properly, keep in the same location and with matching names.

  • In EndNote select File > New
  • Rename MyEndNoteLibrary to something meaningful e.g. your name
  • We recommend saving to your computer. Do not save in Cloud Storage or it may become corrupted.
  • It is strongly recommended to only have one EndNote Library.
  • Windows: Set up Window PC folder backup
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Mac

By default, new EndNote libraries will save to the Desktop. When creating a library, save to the Applications folder, as it is not synced with iCloud. Otherwise you can save your library to the Desktop or the Documents folder but they must be disconnected from iCloud first. Follow these instructions if you would like to disable Desktop or Documents folder iCloud backups on your computer:

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EndNote Online

If you are using EndNote over multiple devices we recommend using EndNote Online, it is strongly recommended to only have one EndNote Library.

  • Use EndNote Online with your EndNote desktop account.
  • Sync with desktop to add references on the go.
  • Collaborate with others by sharing your references.
  • Use after leaving the University.

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If you already have an account with Web of Science or InCites (databases) then your login details will be the same for EndNote. These products are owned by the same company.

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EndNote on University computers

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EndNote should already be installed.

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Install or update from the 'Software Center', via the task bar search box.

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Configure preferences

UniSA preferences

The EndNote Preferences menu allows you to customise your EndNote. While these are optional, in order for functions such as Find Full Text to work properly, you will need to add the UniSA preferences.

Open Preferences in:

  • Windows: Edit > Preferences 
  • macOS: EndNote 21 > Settings...

Find full text

In the left menu, select Find Full Text. Copy and paste the URLs below.

  • OpenURL Path
    https://library.unisa.edu.au/go/openurl
  • Authenticate with URL:
    Leave blank.
    (OpenAthens, UniSA's authentication system, is not compatible with EndNote)

URLs & links

In the left menu, select URLs & Links. Copy and paste the URLs below.

  • ISI Base URL (All in one line):
    http://gateway.isiknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi 
  • OpenURL Argument (All in one line):
    ?sid=ISI:WoS&aufirst=AUFIRST&aulast=AULAST&issn=ISSN&isbn=ISBN&atitle=ATITLE&title=TITLE&volume= VOLUME&issue=ISSUE&date=DATE&spage=SPAGE&epage=EPAGE

Select Apply then OK.

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Access EndNote after University

The EndNote desktop account will not be accessible after leaving UniSA. The University of South Australia does not consider Alumni to be authorised users and do not purchase any licenced software for Alumni. Alumni are not covered by the Acceptable use of IT policy https://i.unisa.edu.au/policies-and-procedures/university-policies/corporate/c-22/.

You will still be able to access your free EndNote online account.