EndNote is a reference manager software program that allows you to collect and organize your references and to create bibliographies. It allows you to either type in or capture references from databases. Using EndNote, you can create bibliographies within Microsoft Word. EndNote is able to format bibliographies in almost every conceivable bibliographic citation style, such as APA, Chicago Manual of Style, MLA, Turabian, Science and other journal-specific bibliographic citation styles.
Please Note: Support for EndNote through the Libraries is limited. Subject specialists may be able to help with EndNote basics. Please reach out to your subject specialist directly. For any technical help, please reach out to the EndNote Technical Support Team at Clarivate, and for more in depth training, please visit Clarivate's EndNote Training Hub.
Copies of the EndNote desktop software can be purchases at the MSU Tech Store, or directly from Clarivate.
Note: Students may purchase a discounted version of EndNote from the third party retailer OnTheHub eStore. You will be asked for proof that you are a student, such as by providing your MSU email address.
Current MSU students, faculty, and staff can access EndNote Online through the Libraries' subscription to Web of Science. Look for the 'EndNote' link in the black bar at the top of the page. Off-campus access to Web of Science requires a MSU NetID and password.
The first time you use EndNote Online through Web of Science you will need to register for a free EndNote Online account. Instructions are provided for creating a new account - please note that there are very specific requirements for creating a password.
EndNote is installed on a small number of computers in the Red Cedar Instruction Room on the 2 West in the Main Library. This room is open for general use when classes are not being held in the space. To use EndNote with Microsoft Word on these computers, you must start EndNote first before opening Word. EndNote stores some files temporarily when it opens that Word needs to have the interconnection. If you do not see the tab for EndNote in Word, run the file at Start > All Programs > MSU Libraries > EndNote Word Plugin to install the plugin.
Clarivate produces videos and guides on how to use each version of EndNote. They cover many features like downloading citations, syncing with EndNote online, and setting up new libraries. We encourage EndNote users to explore their EndNote Training Hub for more information.