EndNote
Although there is a free online version of Endnote, this guide mostly refers to the desktop version (EndNote 2025) that must be purchased. U of A 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; integrates with both MS Word and Google Docs.
Drawbacks: Price ($140); license tied to one device; steeper learning curve than other options.
Getting Started With EndNote
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EndNote Training ResourcesAccess video tutorials, self-guided courses, reference guides, and live training.
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How to use EndNote 2025 in three minutes: WindowsThis video provides a quick overview of the most basic workflows in EndNote 2025 for Windows.
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How to use EndNote 2025 in three minutes: macOSThis video provides a quick overview of the most basic workflows in EndNote 2025 for macOS.
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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.