Using the Library Catalog with EndNote

Currently, the only way to import records from the University of Chicago Library Catalog into your EndNote libraries is by using a connection file. Connection files allow you to search a library catalog using EndNote's custom search interface and then import selected records directly into your library.

EndNote comes installed with connection files for the University of Chicago Library Catalog. However, due to frequent catalog upgrades, we strongly recommend that you download the most current connection file for the Library Catalog linked below.

Download the University of Chicago Library Catalog Connection File

Select the link below for the version of EndNote that you have installed on your computer. Save the file in the "Connections" folder in your EndNote program file. (usually C:\Program Files\Endnote\Connections).

• Download (Versions 7 and Below)
• Download (Version 8)
• Download (Version 9)
• Download (Version 10 and X1)

Note to Safari Users: Hold down the CTRL key when selecting the desired file. Then save the file under Applications/EndNote/Connections.

Searching the Library Catalog in EndNote

Once you have installed the connection file, you are ready to begin searching the Library Catalog. You can search the Library Catalog using the connection file from both on and off-campus.

1. Open EndNote. Go to "Tools" and "Connect" and then again "Connect...".
2. Select the University of Chicago connection file. The connection file which comes installed with EndNote will be labeled "U of Chicago". The custom file which you downloaded should also appear in the list, but will include the version number (i.e. U of Chicagov10).
3. Highlight the connection file and then click "Search"
4. A search box should appear that states "Remote Search of Library Catalog at the University of Chicago". Enter your search terms and click "Search"
5. Retrieve your references and highlight those that you wish to move to your EndNote library.
6. Click "Copy # References To" and select your EndNote library. Your references should import automatically.

Problems Connecting to the Library Catalog via EndNote

If you cannot connect to the University of Chicago Library Catalog via the EndNote connection files posted above, please report the problem to the Library.

For more information about connecting to the Library Catalog via EndNote, and other bibliographic management tools, please visit: Accessing the Library Catalog via Z39.50 Clients.