EndNote Exporting and Importing Instructions

Help with exporting citations from library databases into your EndNote account.

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  1. Search for the record(s) you wish to export.
    1. Select the record(s) by clicking the checkbox(es) to the left of the record(s).
    2. At the top left of the results, click the Download this record Download this record button.
    3. In the pop-up:
      1. Under Location, select My PC .
      2. Under Format, select EndNote(RIS, Ref. Manager) .
      3. Finally, click Download record(s) on the bottom right.
      4. If prompted, save the file; it will have an .RIS extension.
  2. Log in to EndNote.
    1. Under the Collect tab, select Import References .
    2. Click Browse to locate the saved file.
    3. From the Import Option drop-down menu, select RefMan RIS .
    4. From the To drop-down menu, select the group where you would like the record to be placed.
    5. Finally, click Import.
Subjects: Citation Managers