Q. EndNote - Best Practice Guidelines

Please note: EndNote Desktop is not compatible with cloud-based storage systems - you should not open your EndNote Library from your M: Drive or OneDrive.

We recommend your save your EndNote Library files in the Temp folder on the C: Drive of your LJMU device to prevent errors or list files:

1. Open your existing EndNote Library file on the M: Drive
2. Save a compressed version of your EndNote Library into OneDrive:
   • Click File
   • Choose Compressed Library (.enlx)
   • When the file window opens, check that ‘Create’ and ‘All References in Library’ are selected. Click Next
   • Select the OneDrive folder as the location where you wish to save your Compressed Library and click Save
3. To use the Library – you need to download and save a copy of your EndNote Library on the C: Drive of your LJMU staff PC/device:
   • Open Windows Explorer
   • Double-click This PC
   • Double-click OSDisk (C:)
   • Double-click the temp folder
   • Paste the EndNote Library file into the temp folder
4. Open your EndNote Library and work on it locally. You can keep your EndNote Library file in the temp folder on the C: Drive indefinitely if you are the only person using the PC/device. However, it is good practice to keep a backup copy of your references.
5. To save a backup copy of your references, you can either:
   • Save a new compressed version of your EndNote Library once you have finished working and store it in OneDrive again. Delete the original compressed file. Steps 2 - 4 have would have to be repeated each time you want to open and work on your EndNote Library.
   • Use the Sync Library facility to securely save a copy of your references online. Please Note: You will need to register for an EndNote Online account to use this facility.

For further information or if you have any questions, please Contact your Librarian via LJMU HelpMe.