by Riley Samuelson
Now is a great time to back up your EndNote libraries and keep those citations safe!
There are a couple of options for easy backup, syncing with an online account and creating a compressed library.
To set up an account for syncing (works with only one desktop library):
- Visit https://access.clarivate.com/register?app=endnote
- Go through the steps of registering for an account (after setup and syncing, you can use your online library at https://web.endnote.com/login)
- After your account is created, open up the EndNote desktop application on your computer
- Navigate to EndNote’s preferences/settings (Windows: Edit>Preferences; Mac: EndNote 21>Settings)
- Open the ‘Sync’ section
- Type in the credentials of your EndNote account
- Click ‘Enable Sync’
- Click ‘OK,’ let the syncing process, and you’re set!
To create a compressed library file:
- Open up the EndNote desktop application on your computer
- Navigate with File>Compress Library
- Choose your preferences; the default and most comprehensive option is to have ‘Create’, ‘With File Attachments’, and ‘All References in Library’ selected
- Click ‘Next’
- Choose where to save the compressed library (.enlx extension). It’s safest to store it in a place that won’t be affected if your computer runs into catastrophic issues, like an online storage folder (OneDrive), a network drive, or an external drive like a flash drive
- Click ‘Save,’ let it process, and you’re done!
If you need help backing up your EndNote files or even using EndNote, please contact your Hardin Library for the Health Sciences librarian.
If you want to get started using EndNote, you can also attend a workshop or request an individual session.