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Getting started with EndNote Web

EndNote Web is a web-based software for storing and managing references. It also allows you to 'Cite While You Write' with Word, using a variety of styles. EndNote Web is currently available without charge to all members of the University of Sheffield, but you need to register to use it.

Registration

To register either:

Or:

Or:

Once registered, you can access EndNote Web anytime, anywhere, on or off campus, by logging in to the EndNote Web website with your email address and password.

Collecting references

From the 'Collect' tab, you can search library catalogues by selecting from the drop-down list (Star, the University of Sheffield's Library catalogue is listed as 'U Sheffield'. COPAC is also available). You can also manually enter new references, or import references from online sources in several formats (including the standard RIS and tab-delimited file formats).

Organising references

From the 'Organize' tab, you can create, rename, and delete groups, share groups with other users, or view and manage groups shared with you ('groups' are collections of stored references). You can also find and delete duplicate references.

Formatting bibliographies and citing references

From the 'Format' tab, you can create a bibliography using a selected style. You can also format Rich Text Format documents (.rtf), or download the 'Cite While You Write' plug-in to use with Word. It is also possible to export references to e-mail, save or print.

If you have installed EndNote X3 on your personal computer, you can transfer references between EndNote X3 and EndNote Web. Transfers are initiated through EndNote X3.

Support

The Library has produced EndNote Web workbooks to help you get started. Instructions on how to download references from databases and ejournals offered by the Library are also available (see Using EndNote Web with Library eResources opposite).

Further guidance is available from the Information Skills Resource and other sources of help include FAQs from University of Sheffield users, the University of Sheffield EndNote group in uSpace, Thomson Reuters' EndNote Community forum and the EndNote Web quick reference card.

The Library also offers introductory courses on EndNote Web for postgraduate research students as part of the Doctoral Development Programme.

If you experience any difficulties in using this eResource please call the Library on extension 27200 or email library@sheffield.ac.uk.