Bibliographic management tools
Creating bibliographies and managing sources can be challenging and time consuming. Software tools have been developed to make the task easier. These tools enable you to:
- store, edit, sort and manage references
- electronically create bibliographies
- import references from databases and library catalogues
- change referencing styles with the click of a button
- edit or create your own referencing style
- cite references in Microsoft Word documents instantly while you write
- share references with other researchers.
EndNote and EndNote Web
EndNote is an industry standard software tool for publishing and managing bibliographies on your computer. It enables you to obtain references from the Library’s extensive collection of databases, provides easy storage and organisation of bibliographic references and research notes, quick alterations of citation style and instant citation in Word. The web-based version, EndNote Web, is integrated with your desktop software and enables mobility and collaborative sharing of references. Deakin University has an institutional licence to EndNote and provides access to the web-based EndNote Web via the Web of Knowledge database. EndNote is suitable for postgraduates and researchers
- Library guide to Endnote and EndNote Web
- Library training is available for groups, and individual training is available upon request. Training covers entering data, bibliographic styles, managing libraries, EndNote and MS Word. Online training via eLive real-time conferencing software is also available. Specific group training dates and times are set in response to researcher demand. For further information, or to register your interest, please contact your liaison librarian.
Other bibliographic management tools
There is a variety of software products which enable the electronic management of bibliographic data. See some comparisons of reference management software at these locations:
- Wikipedia website
- Thomson Reuters website
