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EndNote Basic: Import References from Embase

This guide will provide support for students and researchers who are using Endnote Basic

Created by Health Science Librarians

Exporting References from Embase

Export References from Embase as an RIS File

1. Conduct a search in Embase

2. Select the articles you wish to export.

  • You can check the box next to individual articles or select the box next to Results at the top of the results list and use the dropdown menu to select the number of items to export.
  • Select Export
  • Embase results list with outlined box surrounding the Results checkbox and Export tab

3. Select RIS format

  • Select RIS format (Mendeley, EndNote) from the file type dropdown menu in the pop up window
  • Select Export
  • Embase Export Records Window

4. Download your exported results

  • Embase export download page

Importing References into Endnote Online

To import a saved database reference file into Endnote Online:

  1. Open your Endnote Online account in your browser. Under the Collect option, click Import References.
  2. Click the Browse button on this screen to import the file.

    EndNote Basic Import References page

  3. Next to Import Option:, select the correct format from the dropdown menu. If you do not select the correct file format from the dropdown list, your references will not be imported. The correct file formats for common health sciences databases at UNC are as follows:
    • Embase: RIS
    • PubMed: NBIB
    • Google Scholar: ENW
    • EBSCO: RIS
  4. From the To: dropdown menu, select the group where you would like to place the imported references (or select [unfiled] if you don't want to put them in a group). Then click Import.