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EndNote8: Reference and Support -continued

Frequently Asked Questions

• Should I use one library for all my references, or separate libraries for different projects?
      It's entirely up to you; there's no right or wrong way to organize your files. Just remember that EndNote automatically saves changes to your library file as you work, so back up your files regularly.
• I already have a long bibliography that I typed in Word. Can I convert it to an EndNote library?
      Unfortunately there's no way to do this automatically. The best way is to search for your references online and download. them into a new library using connection files or import filters.
• How do I download search results from my favorite database into EndNote?
      Every database works a little differently. In general, you'll need to either use the database's direct export function, or save your search results to a text file and import it using a filter. For more details, see Technical Notes.
•  I tried using a connection file to search a database, but it asks for a password.
      At this time, Falvey Library supports connection files ONLY for searching VUCat and other online college and university catalogs, and some free Web resources, such as PubMed. For Falvey Library subscription databases, search the database via the web interface as you normally would. Select the references you want, then save or export them.
•  How do I add page numbers to an in-text citation?
      Right-click the formatted citation and choose "Edit Citation" from the menu. Fill in the page numbers (including spaces and punctuation) in the "Pages" field, click OK, then reformat your bibliography.