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Manage bibliographic references with EndNote

About EndNote

EndNote is a program used to manage and organise personal libraries of bibliographic references. It has three advantages:

  • The ability to create, manage and search personal reference libraries
  • The use of linking to create in-text citations and bibliographies in word processed documents, using defined bibliographic styles
  • The ability to import bibliographic references from databases and library catalogues

EndNote Software

NEW: EndNote - 2010 Publication Year Import problem

Thomson Reuters have discovered an import issue that affects EndNote 8 through to X2. When importing references into the versions of EndNote and EndNote Web mentioned above, a year greater than 2009 is dropped. All other data for the reference imports correctly. The issue will be corrected as follows:

Conditions of Use

The Macquarie University Licence Agreement permits use of the program for course work, research or other work directly related to Macquarie University. EndNote can be used by the Macquarie University staff or student only on and off-campus on University-owned computers, or on and off campus on personally-owned computers. The computer owner must be a Macquarie University staff member or student and the licence applies only whilst they continue to be associated with Macquarie University.

EndNote is available to Macquarie University staff and students. To download a copy you must login as a Macquarie University student or staff member.

EndNote X1.0.1 PC file (zip, 44mb)
(Compatible with Windows XP, Vista, Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007)

Collect an EndNote X1 disc (for Windows)from the Student IT Service Desk in C5C room 244 or the Information Desk, Level 2, Library.

Note: If you have a previous EndNote installation (either Windows or Macintosh), it is advisable that you uninstall the older version of EndNote before you install the new version. Before you begin, make sure to back up custom styles, filters, connection files and libraries.

Instructions for Downloading:

EndNote for Windows

  1. Click on Endnote X1.0.1 PC file (zip, 44mb)
  2. Log in with your Macquarie University student or staff member login. Click OK.
  3. When prompted whether you want to open or save the file, select Save.
  4. In the Save as box, change the Save as type (at the bottom), from a ZIP-zipGenius file to All Files.
  5. The file name should still show Endnote.X1.0.1.zip
  6. Save the .zip file to the desktop and click Close.
  7. On the desktop, double-click the .zip icon. Two files should display:
    - License.dat
    - ENX1Inst.msi
  8. Open a new folder on the desktop.
  9. To extract the files in the .zip package, highlight each file and click the Extract icon at the top.
  10. Put both extracted files in the new folder on the desk top.
  11. Open the New folder containing the extracted files and double-click the file ENX1Inst.msi to install EndNote.

N.B. You must extract the files from the .zip package before double-clicking the ENX1Inst.msi file. If you do not extract the files, you will be prompted for a Product Key and you will not be able to install EndNote.

EndNote for Mac

Note: A free update is now available for EndNote X1 users who have Microsoft Word 2008. See EndNote support for more information.

EndNote X1 Mac file

Stuffit Expander is required to download this file. A copy can be obtained from the Stuffit download website.

  1. Click on the Mac link above
  2. Save the file to the desktop
  3. Using Stuffit Expander open the EndNote file saved to the desktop
  4. Follow the instructions to load EndNote

Help using Endnote

EndNote Manual

The full EndNote manual is loaded along with the program. To access this on a computer the pathway will be similar to:
Go to Start  » Programs  » EndNote  » EndNote Manual.

EndNote Tutorial

Produced by: University of Newcastle Library, Australia
Description: This award winning online tutorial provides an introduction to using EndNote Version X2. Covers creating an EndNote Library, transferring references from databases, using EndNote with Word and managing your EndNote Library.

Support from EndNote

EndNote @ Macquarie

Help with EndNote Styles


Connecting to the Catalogue


Macquarie University Catalogue Connection File

The file is called Macquarie U in the EndNote Connection file list.

This file allows you to search the catalogue from within EndNote.

  • Open EndNote and select Tools|Online Search|New Search|Macquarie U
  • Select the Macquarie Connection file Macquarie U from the list by highlighting and clicking Choose

Additional Functions


Other versions of EndNote

Due to compatibility issues and flexibility in style modifications, the Library continues to support and train in EndNote X1. Macquarie University staff and students who wish to upgrade to EndNote X3 or EndNoteWeb, may do so, utilising the support provided by EndNote (Thomson Reuters).

  • Endnote X3 getting started guide for Windows (pdf, 1.32mb)
  • Endnote X2 getting started guide for Windows/Mac (pdf, 2.99mb)


    • EndNote X3 Windows Version

    Important Note: The default EndNoteX3 installation includes only the 100 most popular styles. To access the complete set of styles, filters and connection files – you need to select the “Custom” option during installation. Refer to the EndNote X3 Getting Started guide (above) for more information.

    Dec 2009: X3.0.1 patch released.

    Instructions for downloading EndNote X3
    1. Click on EndNote X3 PC file (zip, 62mb)
    2. Log in with your Macquarie University student or staff member login. Click OK.
    3. When prompted whether you want to open or save the file, select Save.
    4. In the Save as box, change the Save as type (at the bottom), from a ZIP-zipGenius file to All Files.
    5. The file name should still show EndNoteX3.zip
    6. Save the .zip file to the desktop and click Close.
    7. On the desktop, double-click the .zip icon. Two files should display:
      - License.dat
      - ENX3inst.msi
    8. Open a new folder on the desktop.
    9. To extract the files in the .zip package, highlight each file and click the Extract icon at the top.
    10. Put both extracted files in the New folder on the desk top.
    11. Open the New folder containing the extracted files and double-click the file ENX3inst.msi to install EndNote.

    N.B. You must extract the files from the .zip package before double-clicking the ENX3inst.msi file. If you do not extract the files, you will be prompted for a Product Key and you will not be able to install EndNote.

    EndNote X3 Mac Version

    EndNote Web

    EndNote Web is a simplified version of EndNote which you can access on the web. For information see EndNote Web.  Macquarie University Library is not currently providing training in this version of EndNote.

    For technical help with downloading contact the Student IT Service Desk on (02) 9850 4357 or freecall 1800 063 191, or via our Just Ask form.