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EndNote 21 for Windows

Instructions for using EndNote for Windows

Saving and Using a connection file

Connection files allow you to search library catalogues and databases from within EndNote. The EndNote website includes a full list of connection files. Follow these steps to download and install connection files:

  • Double click the selected connection file to open in EndNote
  • In EndNote, select File menu and choose Save As, give the file a name that will make it easy to locate and click Save.

  • Click on File menu and choose Close Connection.

Remember: most databases have a direct export function so that you can use their online interface to search for references. Connection files are often most useful to quickly locate a book reference from a library catalogue.

  1. Open your EndNote Library
  2. Under Online Search Mode choose the catalogue that you wish to search. If you can't see it listed, select +
  3. Select the catalogue you wish to search, eg Macquarie MultiSearch (called Macquarie U in the example below) and click Choose. You may have to save the file if it is not in your list.

 

4. Use the Search box to type in some terms, eg put the author surname in the author box, and the year in the year box. Click Search

5. A list of results that match will be displayed. Click on the reference(s) you want so that it is highlighted.

6. Click the + button to add the references to your library.

FAQs about connection files

Q. What are some useful Library catalogues I can connect to?

A. We recommend: