EndNote, Zotero, and Other Reference Managers

EndNote: The most well-known reference manager, $$

Compatibility: Mac and Windows

Current version: 20

Integrates with Microsoft Word using Cite While You Write (CWYW). Will integrate with Apple Pages as well.

Current prices as of 1/25/21 (and subject to change). UCSF faculty and staff $220.926, Students $114.39. Upgrade to version 20 for those that own earlier versions $99.00 for all groups. More information at https://ucsf.onthehub.com/WebStore/Welcome.aspx ). For perspective: Non-educational list price is ~$250.

There is a one-month free trial (http://endnote.com/downloads)

There is a limited function online version for free at: http://endnote.com/product-details/basic

Pros:

• Customizable
• Handles large article libraries well (>5,000)
• "Industry standard" and most well known/prestigious
• Ability to fetch full text of articles in batches

Cons:

• Cost
• Steeper learning curve
• Does not add website information well
• Removing duplicate articles process is confusing

Learn it!:

• EndNote has good online tutorials. https://www.youtube.com/user/EndNoteTraining
• Class handout: https://ucsf.box.com/s/04azavpdc40nafqcxlxyixu7sxunnujx