When you open Endnote for the first time, you will be prompted to create a new EndNote library. An EndNote Library is a folder on your computer where EndNote stores information and files. When you create a library, two files are generated, the EndNote library file and a data folder. These files are auto-saved to the documents folder on Windows and Mac. Make sure these two files are kept in the same location and saved ONLY to your desktop.
IMPORTANT: Do not save your EndNote Library in cloud storage folders or on network drives such as OneDrive, iCloud Drive, Google Drive, or Dropbox as EndNote Libraries can become corrupted.
Follow the steps below to create your EndNote library:
- Open EndNote
- From the File Menu, click on New
- Create a Name for your library (The default name for a new library is "My EndNote Library" but you can change it to one more personal or relevant to the library you are creating)
- Select the location to save your library (The default location is the "Documents" folder)
- Click Save
