Problems Reported When Using Direct Export with EBSCO Databases
There are problems being reported with exporting records from EBSCO databases to EndNote Web or RefWorks. This is a problem with Ebsco’s software and the fix is estimated to be completed on Friday.
You can try a manual text file import, or wait until the fix has been applied and the functionality has been restored.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely
Lee Hilyer
UH Libraries
lahilyer@uh.edu
3-9721
Video Help for EndNote and RefWorks
If a busy schedule prevents you from attending one of our live training classes for EndNote, EndNote Web or RefWorks, visit these websites for video help you can watch/download anytime!
EndNote, EndNote Web:
http://www.endnote.com/training/
RefWorks:
http://www.refworks.com/tutorial/
If you have additional questions or need assistance, please contact me by email at lahilyer@central.uh.edu
Sincerely,
Lee
Additional EndNote Web class added!
We have added a 2-4pm EndNote Web (Basics) class to our schedule on Tuesday, October 20th. This will be a repeat of the 9am class. For the original class schedule, please visit http://weblogs.lib.uh.edu/endnote/2009/08/24/upcoming-training-classes/.
To register, contact Lee Hilyer (lahilyer@central.uh.edu). Space is limited so registration is required. Thank you!
Searching the UH Catalog WITHIN EndNote or EndNote Web
Did you know you can search the UH Library Catalog from within EndNote or EndNote Web? Yes, you can!
In EndNote Web, from the “Collect” tab, select “Online Search.” Then click “Customize this list” and find the U Houston entry. Copy it to your favorites, then select it and you’ll have a search box to use.
Perform your search, then select the records you want to import into your library. There’s a video here: http://screencast.com/t/CDOLRG4Dwn that will show you how to do it.
In the standalone versions of EndNote, (X, X2, X3), use the “Online Search” function under the Tools menu. It appears that for EndNote X3, UH is not included with the installation, but it can be downloaded from the support site.
Use this link to download the connection file. Save it to the Connections folder nestled inside your EndNote program folder (Program Files>EndNote>Connections). Once you’ve done this, you can then search the UH catalog within EndNote.
As always, don’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions or problems.
Best,
Lee
New resource! BIBME.ORG
Bibme.org is a resource to help you create formatted citations and bibliographies. It also includes helpful guides to APA, MLA and Chicago styles.
Enjoy!
Lee (Thanks, Alex!)
Help and Assistance
There is a page chock full of resources for EndNote, EndNote Web, RefWorks and more!
Find it at: http://info.lib.uh.edu/help/citation_management.html
Best,
Lee
Upcoming Training Classes
There will be several training classes this Fall for citation management tools:
Training for EndNote and EndNote Web will be conducted by Donna Kirking on October 20th. There will be two classes offered that day :
• 9:00 – 11:00 EndNote Web for EndNote Users (Basic Level)
• 11:30 – 1:00 Advanced EndNote and Problem-Solving/Troubleshooting
The 11:30 class will be a sort of Q&A format – users will ask questions and Donna will be able to give answers right then. This is for advanced users of EndNote/EndNote Web.
Training for RefWorks will be conducted by Jason High on November 12th. Three classes will be held that day:
• 9:30-11:30 RefWorks Fundamentals
• 1:00-3:00 RefWorks Fundamentals
• 3:15-4:45 RefWorks Advanced
To RSVP, please email Lee Andrew Hilyer at lahilyer@central.uh.edu. Space is limited, so registration is required.
Best,
Lee
We’ve Got a New Name!
The EndNote blog has changed its name to the “Citation Management Tools” blog to better reflect the changing content. The UH Libraries now have access to several citation management tools (EndNote, EndNote Web, RefWorks) and there are several other options (Zotero, MS WORD) for citation management now available.
Follow this blog for advice and information on using citation management tools to help you with your research, and if you have any questions, please contact me!
Lee Andrew Hilyer, MLIS, M.Ed.
Program Director for Research & Reference Services
lahilyer@central.uh.edu
Web Tutorial for EndNote
Hi all,
One of my colleagues sent me this link: http://www.hsl.unc.edu/Services/Tutorials/ENDNOTE/intro.htm to an excellent tutorial on EndNote. If you’ve found other tutorials you’d like to share, email me and I’ll add them to the list.
Have a great weekend!
Lee
Helpful Tip
When exporting records from a database for import into EndNote Web, add the database name to the end of your filename:
“bananasSearch_Ebsco” or “bananasSearch_Ebsco_PsycINFO”
This way, you’ll be able to quickly identify the filter you need for importing the records into EndNote Web.
Have a great weekend!
Lee
