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Exporting references from EBSCO databases

To export references from any EBSCO database into EndNote, follow the process described below.

Step 1: Select reference/s to export

First, make sure your EndNote library is open. Search the EBSCO database, and apply search filters if necessary, to retrieve relevant results.

To select a single reference to export:

  • In the database, click on the title of an item to view its full record
  • From the right-hand panel menu, click Export

To select several references to export at the same time:

  • Select multiple items by clicking on the Add to Folder icon to the right of each item
Add to Folder icon (EBSCO databases)
  • Click Folder in the menu bar
    • Click Export to export all the items in your folder
    • Alternatively, you can tick selected references to export > Export

Step 2: Export reference file and open in EndNote

The Export Manager dialog box will appear.

EBSCO Export Manager

Check Direct Export in RIS Format > Save

  • If you are using Firefox, an .RIS file will open in EndNote and the reference/s will be imported
  • If you are using another browser, such as Google Chrome, the .RIS file will be downloaded - double-click on it from the downloads bar or saved location to open it in EndNote and import the reference/s

Open each imported reference in EndNote and make any changes necessary to produce an accurate citation.