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EndNote

A step by step guide on how to use EndNote

Creating EndNote libraries

Opening and creating EndNote Libraries

In EndNote each collection of references is known as a ‘library’. Each library is a separate file with the extension .enl, and a folder with the same name as the library with the extension .Data. The .Data folder is created in the same directory as the library. Both file and folder must be kept together.

screen shot showing an icon of an EndNote Libary file and it's data folder

To create a new library. Select New from the File menu. In the File name field, type the name of the new library and Save.