EndNote is a reference management tool that makes collecting citations (aka references) and writing papers so much faster and easier! Using EndNote you can search for the articles you want to cite in several databases, add them to your library, and finally insert them into your paper. EndNote will cite the articles in the text of the paper according to any style that you choose (e.g. JAMA) and create a reference list at the end of your paper.
Download EndNote 2025 from the Software Center. For instructions on installation, go back to the main EndNote page and click on the EndNote installation instructions tab.
Create a library
The EndNote library is the main workspace you use to collect and organize your references and PDFs. When you open EndNote, you'll be prompted to create a new library or open an existing library.
Please note: If you support multiple people and projects, please consider creating a new EndNote library for each project.
Add references to your library
Conduct your search in a database and export your selected citations/references to your library. References can also be added manually if necessary.
Organize your references
Groups and tags will help you organize your references for easy access.
Find full text
You can set up EndNote to find full text articles and add PDFs to your library. (See the Full Text Instructions tab for instructions on this one-time setup.) You can also import a single PDF or a folder of PDFs into your library; once you've imported, EndNote will create the reference from the publication information included.
Use Cite While You Write EndNote plug-in to add references to your manuscript in Word
The Cite While You Write plug-in will help you accurately add citations in your chosen citation style to your manuscript from your EndNote library. It also has a journal finder feature that will help you find an appropriate journal for manuscript submission.
Create a bibliography
You can also use the "Copy formatted references" option to copy and paste your references list into a document.
Share your library with others
Compress your library and attach the file to email to share with others. They can edit the library, compress it, and send it back to you as well.
Clarivate's EndNote 2025 YouTube playlist is a helpful resource for those who are new to EndNote as well as advanced users. Here's a selection of the beginner videos located there:
EndNote 2025 essentials - library management and reference creation
EndNote 2025 essentials - library organization and citing in MS Word
EndNote 2025 essentials - file attachments and PDF annotations
EndNote can find many PDFs and attach them to your references.
To add this feature's full capabilities to your library, follow the directions below:
In EndNote:
Please note: EndNote doesn't always find everything Pratt or UC holds, though, so if after searching both libraries you're unable to access a PDF, please feel free to send us a request using our form on the front page of the Pratt website.