EndNote Basic is the free, web-based version of this citation management tool. References are stored in the cloud.
What is EndNote Basic?
EndNote Basic is an online citation management system that allows you to create a personal library of references to books, articles and documents. It is accessible via the Internet from any device. References can include citation information (author, title, publisher, etc.) as well as file attachments. Reference information can be shared with other EndNote users; however, file attachments will not transfer due to licensing restrictions. EndNote Basic works with Microsoft Word and other word processors to automatically add citations to your paper and format your bibliography in the proper style (MLA, APA, Chicago Style, etc.).
How do I access EndNote Basic?
Access to EndNote Basic is free.
To set up an account with EndNote Basic, go to this link. Sign up using your University of Wyoming email address. As an affiliate of UW, you have expanded EndNote features that integrate with UW library resources. When you download citations from UW Libraries articles databases, the Find@UW button is added to the record in EndNote Basic.
Navigate to the Web of Science article database on the UW Libraries website. Click the EndNote tab in the top menu of the Web of Science to access the EndNote Basic log on screen. Log on with your UW email address (or register for an account if you have not already done so). EndNote will then recognize your account as being authenticated with UW for a year. Log back in through the library Web of Science database at least once per year to re-establish your UW authentication.
How do I use EndNote Basic?
Detailed instructions including screenshots for certain functions in EndNote Basic are available in document files below:
EndNote X9 (Desktop) is a full featured version that requires individual purchase. It must be installed on a computer hard drive.
Some users primarily manage their reference library with EndNote X9 (Desktop), then use the sync tools to replicate their reference library in EndNote Basic. This extends capability to be able to access and share the reference library from multiple devices, and when not working from the computer with EndNote X9 (Desktop) installed.
To compare the differences between EndNote Basic and EndNote X9 (Desktop), view the product information from EndNote.
EndNote offers a free 30-day trial for EndNote X9 (Desktop) so that you can try it out before deciding whether to buy.