Research Support- Manage References with Endnote X9

Import a reference from a PDF document:

• The PDF must be publisher-generated, i.e., downloaded from a database
• It must already be on your computer
• It must have a DOI (digital object identifier)

Open your EndNote library, click File > Import > File

• Navigate to your saved PDF
• Highlight the file name, select Open
• Select the settings shown below, click Import

• The reference record and PDF are now in your EndNote library
• The paperclip icon next to the reference in the main panel shows you that there is a PDF attached to it
• The PDF appears next to the Preview tab

It is possible to create a reference from a PDF without a DOI although you will need to enter most data manually.

• Import the PDF as shown above
• The EndNote reference will use the filename as the title
• Double-click the reference (or highlight then press <Ctrl+E>) to open the reference window
• Complete any missing information and check using Preview