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How to Choose: EndNote, Mendeley, or Zotero

Import: From Database

EndNote: You can download citations by either using the RIS Format or clicking on Download to EndNote. The exact download method will vary depending on the database.

screenshot of RIS Format radio button to download citations to EndNote       OR     screenshot of option to save references to EndNote desktop


Mendeley: The Mendeley browser extension enables you to save citations via its web importer and export them to the online application.

screenshot of Mendeley browser extension to export citations


Zotero: The Zotero browser extension enables you to save citations via its connector and export them to the desktop application (icon varies depending on which type of citations are on the page you're viewing).

screenshot of Zotero's connector for one reference, allowing you to export a citation      OR       screenshot of Zotero's connector for multiple references, allowing you to export multiple citations

 

Questions? Contact the library's citation management support.

Import: Manual

After downloading a .txt, .ris, or .bib file, you can also import it manually.

EndNote

screenshot of File menu in EndNote with Import option highlighted


Mendeley

screenshot of File menu in Mendeley with Import option highlighted


Zotero

screenshot of File menu in Zotero with Import option highlighted

 

Questions? Contact the library's citation management support.