EndNote

To start using EndNote, you need to create a library to store your references.

• To create a library, in EndNote select File > New. The default name of the new library will be My EndNote Library. You can rename it, if you wish.
  
  
   
• The new library will be automatically saved into the Documents folder on your computer*.
• Ensure that the .enl file and .DATA file are always stored together. For Mac users: You have an option of selecting “Save as Package”.
  • If you use EndNote X9.3.1 Mac, please do not check the box "Save as a Package". To learn more, refer to EndNote X9.3.1 Mac: Library Conversion fails on a library saved as an .ENLP file.

*Note: You may select a folder on the local drive of your computer to save the EndNote library. However, do not save the EndNote library to any USB drive, network drive/shared server, cloud-syncing folder, or cloud drive. This will lead to a EndNote library damage. For more information, refer to EndNote: Few reasons why the library may get damaged frequently.

Tip: EndNote works more reliably if you create one 'master' library of references and use the Groups feature to keep your references organized.