Grand Rounds: Introduction

This is a supplemental guide for the Grand Round Library Workshops.

For overall resources that Optometry students and faculty will find beneficial, use the Optometry Guide - it contains all our Optometry-related article databases, media databases, eBooks, apps, and current online journals.

• Can I save my EndNote Library folders on the cloud (Dropbox, Google Drive, Cloud, etc.)?
  • No. Please save your new EndNote library folders directly to your computer (any location such as Documents, Desktop, or another folder is fine). Storing them in the cloud may lead to corruption over time, causing your EndNote library to malfunction. Ensure that both the .enl and .data folders are kept together in the same location (e.g., Documents, etc.).

• How do I avoid possibly losing all my EndNote references when updating EndNote software or syncing my desktop and online EndNote libraries?
  • Your references that you had in your older EndNote version should show in your new EndNote 21 version. However, you can make a backup copy of your EndNote Library by clicking on File, click on Compressed Library, and then choose between the options "Without File Attachments" (save space and use find-full text tool to recover pdf files) or "With File Attachments" (in cases where Click Next and you'll be able to save a backup version (.enlx) file. 

• If I convert my EndNote Word document to Plain Text, can I reconvert it back to the EndNote version (where the references in it are linked to my EndNote Library)?
  • No. That is why it is important to save two copies so that you can compare and make changes to the EndNote version. Word will give you the option to save the EndNote version of the document when you clicking on the button to convert it to Plain Text and then you can save the new Plain Text version. Make sure to make the titles clear for the two versions. 

• Why isn't the EndNote tab appearing in Microsoft Word?
  • If you have the latest version of EndNote (currently 21), update your Microsoft Word to the latest version (free for MBKU affiliates) to see if the tab appears. If you don't have the latest version of EndNote, then download it from the MBKU library or the IT department for free.