About EndNote

EndNote is a bibliographic citation management tool to organize and store references.  It allows users to search for, retrieve, and import citations directly from scholarly databases like PubMed, Medline, CINAHL, and ISI Web of Science, as well as library catalogs such as CLIO and WorldCAT and then organize and store them on your hard drive.  It also can format your papers right from within your word processing program and converting your citations to your desired style format as you write. 

Download & configure EndNote X6

Columbia University Libraries makes EndNote X6 available to all current students, faculty, and staff, free of charge with a valid Columbia University UNI and password.  There is no limit to the number of copies EndNote that you may download.

EndNote X6 is the latest version available to the Columbia University community for Windows. EndNote X6 is not recommended for Mac users running Mountain Lion (OS X 10.8) or Leopard (OS X 10.5). Previous EndNote versions (ie X5)  are preferred.

Download X5 or X6 (from CUIT)

To use the Find Full Text tool to search all of Columbia University's subscribed electronic resources the OpenURL and proxy information will need to be edited.

  1. Go to Edit >> Preferences >> Find Full Text
  2. Select all databases
  3. Enter the OpenURL and proxy as shown below

OpenURL: http://rd8hp6du2b.search.serialssolutions.com
Authenticate: http://ezproxy.cul.columbia.edu/login?url=

Classes

EndNote Basics classes are offered throughout the year. These library classes require registration.

Upcoming EndNote Basics classes.
Upcoming EndNote for Mac classes

Reference librarians are also available for individual tutorials or to teach advanced users.  To make an appointment, please send requests to hs-library@columbia.edu. 

Troubleshooting & help

HSL Guides

EndNote Basics for Windows (X6) [pdf]
EndNote Basics for Mac (X5) [pdf]
Guide to Exporting Citations into EndNote [pdf]

Official EndNote manuals

Getting Started Guide for Win/Mac
User's Guide for Windows (487 pages)
Users Guide for Mac (499 pages)

The Knowledge Base and FAQ on the EndNote website provides filters, patches, and service updates that may solve your problem.

Reference librarians can offer troubleshooting over the phone (212-305-3692), via email (hs-library@columbia.edu) or in person at the Reference Desk.