EndNote: Importing Citations via PDFs

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

EndNote can create a reference from a PDF, as long as the article has a Digital Object Identifier (DOI), which contains information about the article.

How can I tell if an article has a DOI?

While many articles have DOI numbers, some do not, especially if the article was published before 2000. If you’re unsure if your PDF contains a DOI number:

• PubMed will list the DOI number in the reference, both on the results page and on the article record page.

• The PDF article will list the DOI number somewhere in the document.
  • Look for it on the first or last page, in the header or footer, or near the abstract.

NOTE: EndNote won't be able to fully import an article scanned from print, or if the article does not have a DOI number. It will store the PDF file in your library, and then you will have to enter the rest of the article information manually.

Import Instructions

1. From the top toolbar, select File > Import > File
2. Select the PDF from your computer.
3. Select PDF from the Import Option field.
4. Click import.

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