Manage references
EndNote
EndNote is a software tool that helps you find, store, create, share and manage bibliographies. Deakin staff and students can download EndNote for free from the Deakin Software Library.
EndNote Help
- Get assistance with installation from Deakin eSolutions.
- Visit our Library guide to EndNote and learn how to use the software.
- Access videos, instructions and online training through EndNote training.
- Attend a group training session at the Library.
- Contact your Liaison Librarian for personalised help.
- Browse the EndNote FAQS.
Other reference management tools
We have compared the functionality of some other popular options for you.
| Reference management tool | Cost | Platform | Collaboration | Word Processor compatibility | Why should I choose it? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Free for Deakin staff and students – download from the Deakin Software Library | Windows, Mac OS X, iOS app | Licensed users may share a Library of references | Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, Apple Pages, LibreOffice | Premium product, advanced reference management features, good integration with Microsoft Word. | |
Free | Web browser | Licensed users may share a Library of references | Microsoft Word | Browser based version of EndNote, with simple functionality. | |
Open Source | Windows, Mac OS X, Linux | - | Typically used with LaTeX, can be used with Microsoft Office and LibreOffice by installing extra plugins. | Good choice for reference management in LaTeX documents. | |
Payment to enable collaboration with more than one group, and to upgrade storage capacity | Web browser, Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, iOS app, Android app | Share reading lists, references or full text articles with public or private groups | Microsoft Office, LibreOffice, BibTeX | Collaborative, social networking functionality, and information discovery features available. | |
Free online storage up to 300MB, additional storage space available | Mac OS X, Windows, Linux | Users may share reference libraries with groups | Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, Google Docs | Easy to capture reference information directly from browser. |
Visit Wikipedia's Comparison of reference management software for more details.
Referencing
Visit the Deakin guide to referencing for tips and instructions on how to reference.