Citation Management Software

For Academic Health Center individuals with UC OWNED PCs:

• Staff & Faculty using HSL or COM Windows PC's can search their computer for the Software Center application, Endnote is an option to install themselves through the Software Center without involving IT
• Mac Users should be referred to the form below.

For Academic Health Center Students, Faculty & staff INSTALLING EndNote ON THEIR PERSONAL COMPUTER (for both Windows and Mac):

The request form is built into Servicenow (the IT ticketing system.) 

• Login here first. The login button is in the upper right-hand corner. 
• After successful DUO authentication, navigate to the Academic Health Center | EndNote License Request page. 
• Complete and submit the form, an automated email will be sent with the license key & installation instructions.

Contact UC Digital Solutions help desk at 556-HELP with questions.

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EndNote Desktop is the industry standard software tool for publishing and managing bibliographies, citations and references on the Windows and Macintosh desktop.

Pros of EndNote Desktop:



1. Customizable
2. Handles large article libraries well (>5,000) 
3. Ability to fetch full text in batches
4. Includes a free online EndNote account that syncs with your EndNote desktop account
5. Insert references in Word and create citations and a bibliography using the style you need 
6. Good online tutorials

Cons of EndNote Desktop:

1. Cost 
2. Steeper learning curve
3. Does not add website information well

Explore EndNote Desktop with a free 30 day trial. Check with the UC Bookstore about potential discounts.

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