The use of Endnote software is no longer supported by Temple Libraries.
RefWorks citation software is still available. Endnote users are strongly encouraged to create an account in Refworks and then use the following instructions to import their citations.
Users of EndNote versions 8 through 10 library can import their citations directly into RefWorks (see instructions).
Users of earlier versions can export citations from EndNote to their computers and then import them into RefWorks. (see instructions).
EndNote 8, 9 or 10 users only:
- Go into RefWorks and from the References menu select Import EndNote V8+ Database.
- Browse for and select your EndNote library (.enl).
- Specify a folder to import your records into (optional)
- Click on Import at the bottom of the Import window. The progress in importing is measured by * for each reference imported. RefWorks will notify you when the import is complete.
- Your records should automatically appear in the Last Imported folder.
To export records from EndNote 7 or lower:
Note: When importing large amounts of references, it is recommended to import no more than 2500 records (or 3MB of files) at a single time. This will ensure a successful import.- From EndNote, under the Edit menu select Output Styles.
- From the list of output styles select RefMan (RIS) Export.
- Select the references you want to export.
- Under the Reference menu select Show Selected (or Show All if you wish to export the entire database).
- Under the File menu select Export.
- A dialog box appears for you to select the location where you want to save the file. Type a file name and select a location for importing into RefWorks. Select Text as your Save As type and click Save.
- Go into RefWorks and from the References menu select Import.
- Select Desktop Biblio. Mgt. Software as your Import Filter and EndNote (Ref Man RIS Format) as your Database. Make sure you select the appropriate Mac or Windows version. Browse for and select the file you just created from EndNote.
- Click on Import at the bottom of the Import window. The progress in importing is measured by * for each reference imported. RefWorks will notify you when the import is complete. View the Imported References.
- Your records should automatically appear in the Last Imported folder.
Note: If you do not see this format, open the Style Manager and check the RefMan (RIS) Export format. Close the Style Manager and repeat steps 1 and 2.