Import References from Another Library

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Merging Libraries

There are three ways to merge libraries:

Import one library into another.
Drag-and-drop references between open libraries.
Copy and paste references between open libraries.

Any time you add references to a library, the newly added references are assigned new record numbers in the order that they are added to the library.

Note: Before merging libraries, it is a good idea to make a backup copy of the library into which you are transferring references.

Importing EndNote Libraries

The advantage of using the Import command to combine libraries is its ability to filter out duplicate references during the import operation. Any attached electronic copies, eg. PDF files, will also be copied to the library.

From the Filemenu, choose Import.
Click Choose File to locate and open the library you want to import. Select the file and click OK.
From the Import Options list, select EndNote Library.
Select an option from the Duplicates list:
- Import All: Imports the references, including duplicates.
- Discard Duplicates: Imports the references, except duplicates.
- Import into Duplicates Library: Duplicate references are imported into a library called File-Dupl.enl, where "File" is the name of the library into which you are importing.
Click Import to import the file.

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Drag and Drop

To copy specific references from one library to another, simply select them in one library (hold down the CTRL key to select non-consecutive references; use the SHIFT key to select a range), click on any part of the selection and use the mouse to drag the selection to another library. The selected references are copied to the library where they were 'dropped', together with any attached electronic copies, eg. PDF files.

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Copy and Paste References in Libraries

You can also use the Copy and Paste commands in the Edit menu to transfer references. Select the references that you want to copy and choose Copy (CTRL + C) from the Edit menu. Open the library to which you want to add the references and choose Paste. Any attached electronic copies, eg. PDF files, will also be copied to the library.

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Further Resources:

EndNote X4 Help PDF: Thomson Reuters. See section entitled Importing Reference Data: Merging Libraries (pp.24-25).

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