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For a guide on how to use EndNote X2, refer to EndNote X2 : A Step-by-Step Guide by NUS Libraries

ABI/Inform Complete (Proquest)

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Export.
4. Click on Export directly to ProCite, EndNote or Rference Manager.
5. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
6. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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In ACM Digital Library:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. To export an article, click on the link full citation under the article.
3. Click on EndNote in the Display Formats.
4. A dialogue box prompting “File Download” appears. Click Open.
5. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
6. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”

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Currently, you can only export one citation at a time in each .enw document, which has to be imported individually into EndNote X2 (http://portal.acm.org/faq_dl.cfm#14). For batch importing of multiple citations, you can combine multiple .enw documents into a single document (e.g. by using Notepad to copy and paste all citations into one document), making sure that you leave a single empty line in between citations.

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AIDS and Cancer Research Abstracts

In AIDS and Cancer Research Abstracts:

1. Perform search as normal.

2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.

3. Click on the Save, Print, Email.

4. Click on the Save button.

5. Save the file as a .txt file onto your desktop.
   
   Open EndNote X2:
    

6. Open an existing EndNote Library.
7. On the menu bar, click on File -- >Import… . A dialogue box “Import” appears.
8. Import data file: Browse for the saved file and Open
9. Under Import option : select Other Filters…. Look for AIDS Cancer Res Abs (CSA). Click Choose.
10. Click Import.
11. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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ASFA (CSA)

In ASFA:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on the Save, Print, Email.
4. Click on the Save button.
5. Save the file as a .txt file onto your desktop.
   
   Open EndNote X2:
    
6. Open an existing EndNote Library.
7. On the menu bar, click on File -- >Import… . A dialogue box “Import” appears.
8. Import data file: Browse for the saved file and Open.
9. Under Import option : select Other Filters…. Look for ASFA (CSA). Click Choose.
10. Click Import.
11. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals (BiblioLine)

In Avery Index:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Output tab to view list of marked references.
4. Click on Export to database button. Select EndNote.
5. A dialogue box prompting “File Download” appears. Click Open.
6. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
7. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”

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Bibliography of Asian Studies

Before performing the search in this database, please download the filter first into your PC's C drive:

1. Download filter here.

2. Click on Save. Under Save in: go to C drive\Program Files\EndNote X2\Filters.

3. Save filter under File Name as Bib of Asian Studies.

4. Click Save.

In Bibliography of Asian Studies (BAS):

5. Perform search as normal.
6. Click on add a bookbag to save the record(s).
7. The bookbag should open in another window. If not, click on the bookbag menu bar to display it.
8. After saving the records, go to the Bookbag window and click on Download Documents button.
9. Save the file as a .txt file onto your desktop.
   
   Open EndNote X2:
    
10. Open an existing EndNote Library.
11. On the menu bar, click on File -- >Import… . A dialogue box “Import” appears.
12. Import data file: Browse for the saved file and Open.
13. Under Import option : select Other Filters…. Look for Bib of Asian Studies. Click Choose.
14. Click Import.
15. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Biological Sciences (CSA)

In Biological Sciences (CSA):

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on the Save, Print, Email.
4. Click on the Save button.
5. Save the file as a .txt file onto your desktop.
   
   Open EndNote X2:
    
6. Open an existing EndNote Library.
7. On the menu bar, click on File -- >Import… . A dialogue box “Import” appears.
8. Import data file: Browse for the saved file and Open.
9. Under Import option : select Other Filters…. Look for Biological Sciences (CSA). Click Choose.
10. Click Import.
11. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Biotechnology and Bioengineering Abstracts

In Biotechnology and Bioengineering Abstracts (CSA):

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on the Save, Print, Email.
4. Click on the Save button.
5. Save the file as a .txt file onto your desktop.
   
   Open EndNote X2:
    
6. Open an existing EndNote Library.
7. On the menu bar, click on File -- >Import… . A dialogue box “Import” appears.
8. Import data file: Browse for the saved file and Open.
9. Under Import option : select Other Filters…. Look for Biotech Bioeng Abs (CSA). Click Choose.
10. Click Import.
11. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Business Source Premier (EBSCO)

In Business Source Premier:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Next to the record to be saved, click the folder icon Add
3. At the top area of the screen, Click on the hyperlink Folder has items. Saved records will be shown. Select the desired items to save.
4. Click on Export
5. Select Direct Export to EndNote, ProCite, or Reference Manager.
6. Click Save
7. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
8. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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China Journal Net 中国期刊网

In China Journal Net:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on the button labeled 存盘.
4. Click on the hyperlink RefWorks.
5. Click Save. Save the file to your desktop.
   
   Open EndNote X2:
    
6. Open an existing EndNote Library.
7. On the menu bar, click on File -- >Import…. A dialogue box “Import” appears.
8. Import data file: Browse for the saved file and Open.
9. Import option : select Other Filters…. Look for RefWorks Import. Click Choose.
10. Text translation: select Unicode (UTF-8)
11. Click Import.
12. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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CINAHL (EbscoHost)

In CINAHL:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Under each record to be saved, click the folder icon Add to folder
3. At the right of screen, Click on Folder View. Saved records will be shown. Select the desired items to save.
4. Click on the icon Export
5. Select Direct Export to EndNote, ProCite, or Reference Manager.
6. Click Save
7. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
8. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Communication & Mass Media Complete (EBSCO)

In Communication & Mass Media Complete :

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Next to the record to be saved, click the folder icon Add
3. At the top area of the screen, Click on the hyperlink Folder has items. Saved records will be shown. Select the desired items to save.
4. Click on Export
5. Select Direct Export to EndNote, ProCite, or Reference Manager.
6. Click Save.
7. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
8. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”

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Cochrane Library (via Wiley InterScience)

In Cochrane Library:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. At the bottom of the screen, click on the icon Export Selected Citations.
4. Export Type: Abstract and Citation
5. File type: PC. Click Go.  
6. A dialogue box prompting “File Download” appears. Click Save. Type a filename. Click Save.

Open EndNote X2:

7. Open an existing EndNote Library.
8. On the menu bar, click on File -- >Import… . A dialogue box “Import” appears.
9. Import data file: Browse for the saved file in 6. and Open.
10. Under Import option : select Other Filters…. Look for Cochrane Library (Wiley). Click Choose.
11. Click Import.
12. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Compendex (Eng Village 2)

In Compendex:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Download.
4. Click on RIS, EndNote, ProCite, Reference Manager and click on Download.
5. A dialogue box prompting “File Download” appears. Click Open.
6. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
7. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Computer and Information Systems Abstracts (CSA)

In Computer and Information Systems Abstracts (CSA):

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Save, Print, Email.
4. Click on the Save button.
5. Save the file as a .txt file onto your desktop.
   
   Open EndNote X2:
    
6. Open an existing EndNote Library.
7. On the menu bar, click on File -- >Import… . A dialogue box “Import” appears.
8. Import data file: Browse for the saved file and Open.
9. Under Import option : select Other Filters…. Look for Computer Abs (CSA). Click Choose.
10. Click Import.
11. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Conference Papers Index (CSA)

In Conference Papers Index:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Save, Print, Email.
4. Click on the Save button.
5. Save the file as a .txt file onto your desktop.
   
   Open EndNote X2:
    
6. Open an existing EndNote Library.
7. On the menu bar, click on File -- >Import… . A dialogue box “Import” appears.
8. Import data file: Browse for the saved file and Open.
9. Under Import option : select Other Filters…. Look for Conf Papers Index (CSA). Click Choose.
10. Click Import.
11. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Cambridge Scientific Abstracts (CSA)

In a CSA database:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Save, Print, Email.
4. Click on the Save button.
5. Save the file as a .txt file onto your desktop.
   
   Open EndNote X2:
    
6. Open an existing EndNote Library.
7. On the menu bar, click on File -- >Import… . A dialogue box “Import” appears.
8. Import data file: Browse for the saved file and Open.
9. Under Import option : select Other Filters…. Look for the appropriate database, eg. Computer Abs (CSA). Click Choose.
10. Click Import.
11. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.
     

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EBSCO

In an EBSCO database:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Next to the record to be saved, click the folder icon Add
3. At the top area of the screen, Click on Folder has items. Saved records will be shown. Select the desired items to save.
4. Click on Export
5. Select Direct Export to EndNote, ProCite, or Reference Manager.
6. Click Save.
7. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
8. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.
    

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EconLit (OvidSP)

In EconLit:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. At the top or bottom area of screen, under Result Format, select Direct Export.
4. Under Actions, click on Save.
5. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
6. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Electronics and Communications Abstracts (CSA)

In Electronics and Communications Abstracts (CSA):

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Save, Print, Email.
4. Click on the Save button.
5. Save the file as a .txt file onto your desktop.
   
   Open EndNote X2:
    
6. Open an existing EndNote Library.
7. On the menu bar, click on File -- >Import… . A dialogue box “Import” appears.
8. Import data file: Browse for the saved file and Open.
9. Under Import option : select Other Filters…. Look for Electronics Abs (CSA). Click Choose.
10. Click Import.
11. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Engineered Materials Abstracts (CSA)

In Engineered Materials Abstracts (CSA):

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Save, Print, Email.
4. Click on the Save button.
5. Save the file as a .txt file onto your desktop.
   
   Open EndNote X2:
    
6. Open an existing EndNote Library.
7. On the menu bar, click on File -- >Import… . A dialogue box “Import” appears.
8. Import data file: Browse for the saved file and Open.
9. Under Import option:, select Other Filters…. Look for Eng Mats Abs (CSA). Click Choose.
10. Click Import.
11. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Engineering Village 2

In Engineering Village 2:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Download.
4. Click on RIS, EndNote, ProCite, Reference Manager and click on Download.
5. A dialogue box prompting “File Download” appears. Click Open.
6. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
7. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.
    

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Environmental Sciences and Pollution Mgmt (CSA)

In Environmental Sciences and Pollution Mgmt (CSA):

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Save, Print, Email.
4. Click on the Save button.
5. Save the file as a .txt file onto your desktop.
   
   Open EndNote X2:
    
6. Open an existing EndNote Library.
7. On the menu bar, click on File -- >Import… . A dialogue box “Import” appears.
8. Import data file: Browse for the saved file and Open.
9. Under Import option:, select Other Filters…. Look for Environmental Sci (CSA). Click Choose.
10. Click Import.
11. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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ERIC (CSA)

In ERIC (CSA):

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Save, Print, Email.
4. Click on the Save button.
5. Save the file as a .txt file onto your desktop.
   
   Open EndNote X2:
    
6. Open an existing EndNote Library.
7. On the menu bar, click on File -- >Import… . A dialogue box “Import” appears.
8. Import data file: Browse for the saved file and Open.
9. Under Import option:, select Other Filters…. Look for ERIC (CSA). Click Choose.
10. Click Import.
11. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Expanded Academic Index ASAP (Thomson Gale)

In Expanded Academic Index:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Marked Items at the top screen area.
4. Click on Citations Tools.
5. Select EndNote and click on Export.
6. A dialogue box prompting “File Download” appears. Click Open.
7. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
8. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”

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Factiva

First, download Filter for Factiva at http://gethelp.library.upenn.edu/guides/software/endnote/Factiva.enf 
Usually, the filter should be saved to C:\Program Files\EndNote X2\Filters
 

1. Next, perform a search in Factiva and then mark desired references by checking the box at the left of each one
2. Use the "View As" pulldown menu to select "Full Article/Report plus Indexing"
3. Click the "format for saving" icon (looks like a floppy disc) that is located on the left side of the screen directly above the records
4. Select "Article format" on the drop-down menu
5. Use the browser Save As command under the file menu to save the results as a text document.
    

Open EndNote X2:

6. Open an existing EndNote Library.
7. On the menu bar, click on File -- >Import…. A dialogue box “Import” appears.
8. Import data file: Browse for the saved file in Step 5. above and Open.
9. Import option:, select Other Filters…. Look for Factiva. Click Choose.
10. Click Import.
11. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”

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Faculty of 1000 Medicine

In F1000 Medicine:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Look for the "Send" button at the top area. At the right of this button, make sure "EndNote" is selected. Click on "Send" button.
4. Click Open.
5. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
6. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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FIAF: International Film Archive Database

In FIAF: International Film Archive Database:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on diskette icon (screen top right).
4. Click on Export to Procite, EndNote or Reference Manager.
5. Click OK.
6. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
7. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Food Science & Technology Abstracts (FSTA) (OvidSP)

In Food Science & Technology Abstracts (FSTA):

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. At the top or bottom area of screen, under Result Format, select Direct Export.
4. Under Actions, click on Save.
5. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
6. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Gale InfoTrac

In a Gale InfoTrac database:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Marked Items at the top screen area.
4. Click on Citations Tools.
5. Select EndNote and click on Export.
6. A dialogue box prompting “File Download” appears. Click Open.
7. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
8. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”

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Geobase (OvidSP)

In Geobase:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. At the top or bottom area of screen, under Result Format, select Direct Export.
4. Under Actions, click on Save.
5. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
6. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Geodok

In Geodok:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. For each individual reference, under Export citation:. click on RIS to save the reference.
3. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
4. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Google Scholar

In Google Scholar:

1. Click on the Scholar Preferences link which is located next to the Search box.
2. In the Scholar Preferences window, scroll down to Bibliography Manager and choose the option: Show links to import citations into.....
3. Select EndNote in the drop-down menu.
4. Click on the Save Preferences button. Now when you undertake a Google Scholar search, you will see an Import into EndNote link after each reference.
5. To save a Google Scholar reference into your EndNote library, click on the Import into EndNote link.
6. A dialogue box prompting “File Download” appears. Click Open.
7. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
8. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.
    

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Currently, you can only export one citation at a time, which has to be imported individually into EndNote X2. For batch importing of multiple citations, first save each citation as a .enw file. Then combine multiple .enw documents into a single document (e.g. by using Notepad to copy and paste all citations into one document), making sure that you leave a single empty line in between citations.

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Humanities Abstracts (WilsonWeb)

In Humanities Abstracts:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Exporting/Citing at the bottom of the screen.
4. At the Download Record(s) into: option, select The EndNote Filter.
5. A dialogue box prompting “File Download” appears. Click Open.
6. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
7. A dialogue box prompting “Choose An Import Filter” appears. Select “WilsonWeb”. Click Choose.
8. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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ICONDA (OvidSP)

In ICONDA:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. At the top or bottom area of screen, under Result Format, select Direct Export
4. Under Actions, click on Save.
5. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
6. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”

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IEEE Xplore

In IEEE Xplore:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on View selected items at the top.
4. In the Download Citations box on the left, select EndNote, ProCite, RefMan.
5. Click on the >> button beside the list box.
6. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
7. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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InformaWorld

In InformaWorld:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. From the Selected’s drop-down menu at the top right corner of the webpage, select Download Citation.
4. Click on Go.
5. Select EndNote Direct Export in the Choose a format.
6. Select Citation and Abstract in the Choose detail required.
7. Select Download file in the Choose delivery method.
8. Click on Go.
9. A dialogue box prompting “File Download” appears. Click Open.
10. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
11. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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IngentaConnect

In IngentaConnect:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark (check against) references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. At the right of the webpage, click on Bookmarking options.
4. Click on Marked List.
5. The list of selected references will be shown. At the right of the webpage, click on Export options -- EndNote
6. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
7. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Inspec (Eng Village 2)

In INSPEC:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Download.
4. Click on RIS, EndNote, ProCite, Reference Manager and click on Download.
5. A dialogue box prompting “File Download” appears. Click Open.
6. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
7. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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International Bibliography of the Social Sciences (OvidSP)

In International Bibliography of the Social Sciences:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. At the top or bottom area of screen, under Result Format, select Direct Export.
4. Under Actions, click on Save.
5. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
6. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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International Pharmaceutical Abstracts (OvidSP)

In International Pharmaceutical Abstracts:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. At the top or bottom area of screen, under Result Format, select Direct Export.
4. Under Actions, click on Save.
5. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
6. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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JSTOR

In JSTOR:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Save Citation(s) (Requires login) at the top.
4. Login in to your own Jstor account. If you have not registered, click the Register button on the right.
5. At the top of screen, click on XX Saved Citations. Select the references.
6. Click on Export Article Citations.
7. Under Export Citations, click on the option EndNote, Procite, Reference Manager (download RIS file).
8. A dialogue box prompting “File Download” appears. Click Open.
9. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
10. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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LegalTrac (Thomson Gale)

In LegalTrac:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Marked Items at the top screen area.
4. Click on Citations Tools.
5. Select EndNote and click on Export.
6. A dialogue box prompting “File Download” appears. Click Open.
7. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
8. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Lexis.com

Records cannot be imported from Lexis.com into EndNote X2 at this time.

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LexisNexis Academic

Records cannot be imported from LexisNexis Academic into EndNote X2 at this time.

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LINC

In LINC,

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be saved by ticking in the check box next to each record.
3. Click the button Save Marked Records.
4. At the top of the screen, click Export Saved List.
5. Under Format of List, select End-Note/RefWorks.
6. Select the option Local Disk and click Submit. A dialogue box prompting “File Download” appears. Click Save.
7. Save the file as a .txt file onto your desktop.

Open EndNote X2:

8. Open an existing EndNote Library.
9. On the menu bar, click on File -- >Import…. A dialogue box “Import” appears.
10. Import data file: Browse for the saved file in Step 7. above and Open.
11. Import option:, select Other Filters…. Look for INNOPAC. Click Choose.
12. Click Import.
13. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”

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LINC+

In LINC+,

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Click on the title to view record.
3. Click on Find Out More to view more details.
4. Click Export at the top of screen.
5. Click Export Saved List.
6. Under Format of List, select End-Note/RefWorks.
7. Select the option Local Disk and click Submit. A dialogue box prompting “File Download” appears. Click Save.
8. Save the file as a .txt file onto your desktop.

Open EndNote X2:

9. Open an existing EndNote Library.
10. On the menu bar, click on File -- >Import…. A dialogue box “Import” appears.
11. Import data file: Browse for the saved file in Step 8. and Open.
12. Import option:, select Other Filters…. Look for INNOPAC. Click Choose.
13. Click Import.
14. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”

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Linguistics & Language Behaviour Abstracts (LLBA)

In Linguistics & Language Behaviour Abstracts (LLBA) (CSA):

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Save, Print, Email.
4. Click on the Save button.
5. Save the file as a .txt file onto your desktop.
   
   Open EndNote X2:
    
6. Open an existing EndNote Library.
7. On the menu bar, click on File -- >Import… . A dialogue box “Import” appears.
8. Import data file: Browse for the saved file and Open.
9. Under Import option:, select Other Filters…. Look for LLBA (CSA). Click Choose.
10. Click Import.
11. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Literature Online

In Literature Online:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported to EndNote X2.
3. Click Marked List at the top of the page.
4. Click Download Citations.
5. Select Export directly to ProCite, EndNote or Reference Manager.
6. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
7. The references are now saved into the EndNote library,under the group “Imported References”.

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MathSciNet

In MathSciNet:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. At Batch Download, select from the dropdown listbox: Citations EndNote.
4. Click on Retrieve Marked.
5. On your browser, click File -- > Save As… Save the file as a .txt file onto your desktop.
   
   Open EndNote X2:
    
6. Open an existing EndNote Library.
7. On the menu bar, click on File -- >Import… . A dialogue box “Import” appears.
8. Import data file: Browse for the saved file
9. Import option : select EndNote Import. Click Choose.
10. Click Import.
11. The references will appear in your active EndNote Library.

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METADEX (CSA)

In METADEX (CSA):

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Save, Print, Email.
4. Click on the Save button.
5. Save the file as a .txt file onto your desktop.
   
   Open EndNote X2:
    
6. Open an existing EndNote Library.
7. On the menu bar, click on File -- >Import… . A dialogue box “Import” appears.
8. Import data file: Browse for the saved file and Open.
9. Under Import option:, select Other Filters…. Look for METADEX (CSA).Click Choose.
10. Click Import.
11. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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MLA International Bibliography (Gale InfoTrac)

In MLA International Bibliography:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Marked Items icon above.
4. Under Tools, select Citation Tools.
5. At Export to third party software, select EndNote option.
6. A File Download window appears. Click Open.
7. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under "Imported References".

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MyiLibrary

In MyiLibrary:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Click on the title of the e-book.
3. On the left of the screen, Click on Export to EndNote ».
4. A File Download window appears. Click Open.
5. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
6. The references are now saved into the EndNote library,under the group “Imported References”.

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Oceanic Abstracts (CSA)

In Oceanic Abstracts (CSA):

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Save, Print, Email.
4. Click on the Save button.
5. Save the file as a .txt file onto your desktop.
   
   Open EndNote X2:
    
6. Open an existing EndNote Library.
7. On the menu bar, click on File -- >Import… . A dialogue box “Import” appears.
8. Import data file: Browse for the saved file and Open.
9. Under Import option:, select Other Filters…. Look for Oceanic Abs (CSA). Click Choose.
10. Click Import.
11. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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OvidSP

In an OvidSP database:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. At the top or bottom area of screen, under Result Format, select Direct Export.
4. Under Actions, click on Save.
5. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
6. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Periodicals Index Online

In Periodicals Index Online:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Marked List at the top.
4. Under Selected Citations Options, select Download Selected Citations on the right panel.
5. Click on Export directly to ProCite, EndNote or Reference Manager.
6. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
7. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Philosopher's Index (OvidSP)

In Philosopher's Index:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. At the top or bottom area of screen, under Result Format, select Direct Export.
4. Under Actions, click on Save.
5. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
6. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Project Muse

In Project Muse:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Save Marked Results.
4. Click on Email/Export Saved Results.
5. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
6. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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ProQuest

In a ProQuest database:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Export.
4. Click on Export directly to ProCite, EndNote or Rference Manager.
5. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
6. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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PsycINFO (OvidSP)

In PsycINFO:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. At the top or bottom area of screen, under Result Format, select Direct Export.
4. Under Actions, click on Save.
5. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
6. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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PubMED (NCBI)

(MEDLINE)

In PubMed:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. At the top, at Display Settings, click on the drop-down menu on the right, select MEDLINE. Click Apply.
4. A new browser window appears. At the top menu bar, click on File -- Save As ...
5. Enter a file name. At the option Save as type:, select Text File (*.txt)
6. Click Save to save the file onto your desktop.
   
   Open EndNote X2:
    
7. Open an existing EndNote Library.
8. On the menu bar, click on File -- Import… . A dialogue box “Import” appears.
9. Import data file: Browse for the saved file.
10. Import option : Click Other filters. Look for the database name PubMed (NLM). Click Choose.
11. Click Import.
12. The references will appear in your active EndNote Library.

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RILM Abstracts of Music Literature (OvidSP)

In RILM Abstracts of Music Literature:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. At the top or bottom area of screen, under Result Format, select Direct Export.
4. Under Actions, click on Save.
5. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
6. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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SAGE Publications

In SAGE Publications:

1. Perform search as normal.

2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.

3. Click on Add to My Marked Citations on the right.

4. Select Email/Download/Save/Print My Marked Citations under For marked citations. Click on Go.

5. Click on EXPORT/DOWNLOAD to Citation Manager.

6. Click on EndNote.

7. A dialogue box prompting “File Download” appears. Click Open.

8. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.

9. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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ScienceDirect (Elsevier)

In ScienceDirect:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Export Citations.
4. For Export Format, select RIS format (for Reference Manager, ProCite, Endnote) and click Export.
5. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
6. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”

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SciFinder Scholar

In SciFinder Scholar:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on the Save as button.
4. Select Tagged Format for file type. Click Save.
   
   Open EndNote X2:
    
5. Open an existing EndNote Library.
6. On the menu bar, click on FileàImport… . A dialogue box “Import” appears.
7. Import data file: Browse for the saved file
8. Import option : Click Other filters. Look for the database name SciFinder (CAS). Click Choose.
9. Duplicates: select desired
10. Click Import.
11. The references will appear in your active EndNote Library, under the group “Imported References”

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Scirus

In Scirus:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on the button Export checked results.
4. Under File Format, select RIS Format.
5. Under Save or Display:, select Save file to disk or open Reference Software.
6. Click Export.
7. Click Open, when prompted for “File Download”
8. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
9. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”

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SilverPlatter WebSPIRS

Most databases on the SilverPlatter platform has migrated to the OvidSP platform with effect from Jan 2008. Please see OvidSP.

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In Scopus:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. At the top of the screen, click on the icon Output.
4. For 1., select Export.
5. For 2. Export format: select RIS format (Reference Manager, Procite, EndNote)
6. For Output: select Abstract format.
7. Click Export.
8. Click Open, when prompted for “File Download”
9. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
10. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”
    
     

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Social Sciences Abstracts (Wilson Web)

In Social Sciences Abstracts:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Exporting/Citing at the top/bottom of the screen.
4. Under the section Download Record(s) into:, select The EndNote Filter option. Click Export.
5. A dialogue box prompting “File Download” appears. Click Open.
6.  EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
7. A dialogue box prompting “Choose An Import Filter” appears. Select “WilsonWeb”. Click Choose.
8. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”

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Social Services Abstracts (CSA)

In Social Services Abstracts (CSA):

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Save, Print, Email.
4. Click on the Save button.
5. Save the file as a .txt file onto your desktop.
   
   Open EndNote X2:
    
6. Open an existing EndNote Library.
7. On the menu bar, click on File -- >Import… . A dialogue box “Import” appears.
8. Import data file: Browse for the saved file and Open.
9. Under Import option:, select Other Filters…. Look for Social Services Abs (CSA). Click Choose.
10. Click Import.
11. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Social Work Abstracts (OvidSP)

In Social Work Abstracts:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. At the top or bottom area of screen, under Result Format, select Direct Export.
4. Under Actions, click on Save.
5. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
6. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Sociological Abstracts (CSA)

In Sociological Abstracts (CSA):

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Save, Print, Email.
4. Click on the Save button.
5. Save the file as a .txt file onto your desktop.
   
   Open EndNote X2:
    
6. Open an existing EndNote Library.
7. On the menu bar, click on File -- >Import… . A dialogue box “Import” appears.
8. Import data file: Browse for the saved file and Open.
9. Under Import option:, select Other Filters…. Look for Sociological Abs (CSA). Click Choose.
10. Click Import.
11. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Solid State and Superconductivity Abstracts (CSA)

In Solid State and Superconductivity Abstracts (CSA):

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Save, Print, Email.
4. Click on the Save button.
5. Save the file as a .txt file onto your desktop.
   
   Open EndNote X2:
    
6. Open an existing EndNote Library.
7. On the menu bar, click on File -- >Import… . A dialogue box “Import” appears.
8. Import data file: Browse for the saved file and Open.
9. Under Import option:, select Other Filters…. Look for Solid State Abs (CSA). Click Choose.
10. Click Import.
11. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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SpringerLINK

In SpringerLINK:

1. Perform search as normal.

2. Click on either Condensed List View or Expanded List View.

3. Click on Add to marked items for the reference to be imported into EndNote X2.

4. Click on Marked Items in the My Menu at the bottom left corner.

5. Click on Download this list icon at the top right corner (mouse-over the icons)

6. Scroll down to Export the citations from your current list of items.

7. Click on RIS.

8. A dialogue box prompting “File Download” appears. Click Open.

9. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.

10. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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SwetsWise

In SwetsWise:

1. Perform search as normal.

2. Click on add to filing cabinet for the reference to be imported into EndNote X2.

3. Click on OK to continue.

4. Repeat the above two steps for marking another reference to be imported into EndNote X2.

5. Click on Filing Cabinet at the top right corner of the webpage.

6. Click on download filing cabinet.

7. Select the fields needed to be downloaded in the “article related” and “publication related”.

8. Select RIS in the default download file type. Click on download.

9. A dialogue box prompting “File Download” appears. Click Open.

10. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.

11. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Thomson Gale

In a Thomson Gale database:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Marked Items at the top screen area.
4. Click on Citations Tools.
5. Select EndNote and click on Export.
6. A dialogue box prompting “File Download” appears. Click Open.
7. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
8. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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TOXLINE

In TOXLINE (CSA):

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Save, Print, Email.
4. Click on the Save button.
5. Save the file as a .txt file onto your desktop.
   
   Open EndNote X2:
    
6. Open an existing EndNote Library.
7. On the menu bar, click on File -- >Import… . A dialogue box “Import” appears
8. Import data file: Browse for the saved file and Open.
9. Under Import option:, select Other Filters…. Look for Toxline (CSA). Click Choose.
10. Click Import.
11. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.
     

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Web of Science (ISI)

(Arts & Humanities Citation Index, Social Sciences Citation Index, and Science Citation Index)

In Web of Science:

1. Perform search as normal.

2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.

3. Scroll to bottom of screen. At Step 3:, click on the button Save to EndNote, RefMan, ProCite.

4. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.

5. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Wiley InterScience

In Wiley InterScience:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. At the bottom of the screen, click on the icon Download Selected Citations.
4. Format: EndNote
5. Export Type: Abstract and Citation
6. File type: PC
7. Click Go. 
8. Click Open, when prompted for “File Download”
9. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
10. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.
     

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WilsonWeb

In a WilsonWeb database:

1. Perform search as normal.
2. Mark references to be imported into EndNote X2.
3. Click on Exporting/Citing at the top/bottom of the screen.
4. Under the section Download Record(s) into:, select The EndNote Filter option. Click Export.
5. A dialogue box prompting “File Download” appears. Click Open.
6. EndNote program will automatically load with a dialogue box, “Select a Reference Library”. Select an EndNote library previously created. Click Open.
7. A dialogue box prompting “Choose An Import Filter” appears. Select “WilsonWeb”. Click Choose.
8. The references are now saved into the EndNote library, under the group “Imported References”.

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Transfer References from EndNote Web into EndNote X2

1. Open an EndNote X2 library.
2. From the Tools menu, select:
   1. EndNote Web… (for X1 and above)
   2. Transfer References (for X.0.2 and below)
3. Ensure the URL: http://www.myendnoteweb.com/
4. Enter your connection details for EndNote Web.
5. Click Next.
6. On the EndNote Web Transfer References dialog:
7. Under Desktop:, select the appropriate EndNote desktop library. The currently active library is displayed in the list
8. Under Web:, select the appropriate EndNote Web folder.
9. Select “Transfer References from Web to Desktop”
10. Click Transfer.

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Transfer References from EndNote X2 into EndNote Web

1. Open an EndNote X2 library.
2. From the Tools menu, select:
   1. EndNote Web… (for X1 and above)
   2. Transfer References (for X.0.2 and below)
3. Enter your connection details for EndNote Web.
4. Click OK.
5. On the EndNote Web Transfer References dialog:
6. Under Web: select the appropriate EndNote Web folder.
7. Select Transfer References from Desktop To Web
8. Click Transfer.

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Last updated: 02-11-2009