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EndNote X7: Home

EndNote is a reference manager software used to manage references, citations and bibliographies to assist in writing articles, studies and papers. This guide aims to provide assistance to using EndNote for students and scholars.

What is EndNote?

EndNote is owned by Clarivate Analytics (http://clarivate.com/)

**The most current version of EndNote available is EndNote 20. This guide provides assistance with using EndNote X7. You may experience things differently when using X8, X9, or 20.

EndNote is a desktop-based program that lets you manage and organize all of your references, import multiple references from databases, insert references easily into papers, and create instant bibliographies.  

It must be purchased from USask IT Acquisitions, but once purchased you will own the product forever. When used in conjunction with the online EndNote basic (free) you can share references with colleagues and access references anytime or anywhere.

If you aren't sure if you're ready to commit to buying EndNote, you can download a free 30-day trial version by clicking on the EndNote basic link below. 

Other Reference Managers

EndNote is one of many reference manager tools out there. If you are unhappy with EndNote, or simply want to give others a try, here are some of the more popular alternatives: