How do I download citations from CINAHL or PsycINFO into EndNote?
How do I download citations from CINAHL, PsycINFO, or any EBSCO database to import into my EndNote library? Do I need to create an EBSCO account to do this?
Answer
OPTION 1: Save and export results using a free EBSCO account
- Run your search in the desired EBSCO database
- Click the folder icon (Add to project) next to each citation you want to save. NOTE: If you're not logged in, you’ll be prompted to sign in or create a free My EBSCOhost account.
- Select the project or create a new one
- Click Projects under My dashboard to view your saved items
- Select the items you want to export (You may need to scroll down to show more items)
- Click the Export button (usually located at the top or right side of the page)
- In the Export Manager, select Export in RIS Format
- Follow the standard process to import into EndNote
OPTION 2: Use Save Functionality (no EBSCO account needed)
Use this option if you want to avoid creating a MyEBSCO account.
- Run your search in the desired EBSCO database
- Click the bookmark icon (Save) next to each citation you want to save
- Click Saved under My dashboard
- Click the checkbox at the top of the page to select records, then click on the Export button
- Choose Export in RIS format
- Follow the standard process to import into EndNote
OPTION 3: Export up to 25,000 records (may require an EBSCO account)
Use this option if you wish to export ALL the results you found into a single file to import into EndNote
- Run your search in the desired EBSCO database
- Go to the checkbox at the top of the page (near where the results number is shown)
- Click on the drop-down menu and select Export results (Up to 25,000)
- NOTE: Depending on your location, you may be required to log in to your personal MyEBSCO account
- Fill in your email address
- Select the RIS format
- Click Send
- You should receive an email from support@ebsco.com within a few minutes containing a link to the file
- Click on the Download metadata button to save the RIS
- Follow the standard process to import into EndNote

