EndNote
Although there is a free online version of Endnote, this guide mostly refers to the desktop version (EndNote 21) that must be purchased. UofA students and faculty can get a discounted price at ualberta.onthehub.com.
Best features: Can store 1 million references and PDFs; deduplicates large numbers of references; many reference types (helpful for accurate citation); highly customizable; ability to work offline.
Drawbacks: Price (~$140); license tied to one device; steeper learning curve than other options; no Google Docs integration (only MS Word and LibreOffice).
Getting Started With EndNote
- EndNote Training ResourcesAccess video tutorials, self-guided courses, reference guides, and live training.
- How to use EndNote 21 in seven minutes: WindowsThis video provides a quick overview of the most basic workflows in EndNote 21 for Windows.
- How to use EndNote 21 in seven minutes: macOSThis video provides a quick overview of the most basic workflows in EndNote 21 for macOS.
EndNote Support
EndNote Configuration for Library Resources
Information on configuring EndNote to access library resources as well as tip sheets on importing records into EndNote from our major database platforms:
- U of Alberta EndNote Full-text ConfigurationStep by step instructions for linking your EndNote to U of A Library journal subscriptions in order to automatically retrieve full text. Please note: this only tends to retrieve 30-50% of articles. The rest must be done manually by clicking on links in individual records.