Using reference management software
With a reference management program, you can make your own literature database from references that you have saved from different databases or entered yourself.
From these references, it is then possible to automatically create bibliographic references in e.g. a Word document, which in turn automatically forms a reference list.
There are several different programs to use
- Zotero (Library recommends)
- Mendeley
- Cite this for me
- Endnote (for those of you who are employed or doctoral students)
As a student, you can use Zotero
Zotero is a free reference management software that helps you collect, sort, insert your references, and create an automatic reference list.
Karlstad University has good guides, films and information about Zotero that we at the library recommend you to take part in.
Lund University has a course in the learning platform Canvas that is open to everyone.
How to use Endnote as an employee or doctoral student
With the reference management program EndNote, you can create your own literature database from references that you have saved from different databases or entered yourself. From these references, it is then possible to automatically create literature references in a Word document, which automatically creates a bibliography reference list as well.
Get EndNote
On the Staff Portal you will find information on how to install EndNote on your computer. If the installation does not work, you can always email servicecenter@hv.se and ask for help to get the software installed.
Tips and advice
If you do not have a reference style, you can download different Reference Styles/Output Styles via EndNote's website. There are reference styles to many journals that are not included in the original installation of EndNote.
If you want to download PDFs for your references, your computer needs to be logged on to the University West's network. (Using VPN off campus does not work).
Manuals and guides
- Endnote 21 (guide from Umeå University)
- EndNote 20/21 Introductory course (canvas course from Lund University)
- EndNote's own guides