New EndNote Connection File For The CSU Library Catalogue

Due to the recent update to the Library catalogue, the old CSU connection file no longer works (for searching the Library catalogue and adding references from there to EndNote). A new connection file is available for download from the Plugins page (under 'Connections') on the CSU Library's EndNote website.

You will need to save this new connection file to the following directory:

C:\Program Files\Endnote X?\Connections

*Please ensure that you overwrite any previous versions of this connection file as they are now obsolete.

Also:
*Please note that this connection file will not work on-campus at the moment. We are currently working on fixing this problem. If you have any questions or need to get the connection file working on-campus, please contact your Faculty Liaison librarian.

American Psychological Association (APA) 6th Edition Style Update

The EndNote® APA 6th Style is now available. The updated style is dependent on an accompanying change to the reference type matrix. Both files are provided in the download package along with installation instructions.

see APA 6th 'Output style' on CSU Library EndNote Plugins web page

Please note that the approved CSU APA Referencing Summary (guide) available from http://www.csu.edu.au/division/studserv/learning/referencing/index.htm is now based on the APA 6th edition.

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard & CWYW in Pages 09

Thomson have reported compatibility problems with EndNote CWYW in Pages 09 and the new Mac OS update:

Thomson " ... do not recommend anyone who is relying on EndNote and Pages integration upgrade to Snow Leopard at this time. When an update or a workaround for this issue is released, this page will be updated."

see http://www.endnote.com/enosx.asp for more information.

Diffferent fonts appearing in in-text citations & references

If you enter, edit & save EndNote records using the default ‘Plain font’ and ‘Plain size’ settings, EndNote will automatically adopt the font and size of the text in your MS Word document.

If fonts, sizes or styles, other than the default ‘Plain …’ are used in your EndNote records, the text will appear in that format, regardless of the font formatting used in your MS Word document.

EndNote users may end up with different fonts in their Endnote library if they cut and paste text from other sources/documents into EndNote when they creat a records. In which case, selecting the text in your EndNote record and then choosing 'Plain font' and 'Plain size' will overcome this problem.

Updated MLA Output style

The latest edition of the MLA style manual introduced a number of significant changes to referencing requirements.

Gibaldi, J. (2008). MLA style manual and guide to scholarly publishing (3rd ed.). New York: Modern Language Association of America.

There is an updated version of the EndNote MLA output style that can be downloaded from the Thomson Reuters EndNote web page at http://www.endnote.com/support/enstyles.asp This new output style, dated 9 March 2009, was not included in EndNote X2.

Hyphenated author names

At a recent EndNote workshop , we were asked how to enter a hyphenated name in an EndNote record so that it is rendered correctly in EndNote using the APA 5th referencing style.
eg.
Yeh, Ryh-Song

If this author's name is entered in EndNote as Yeh, Ryh-Song it will be listed in the corresponding reference as Yeh, R.-s. MS Word accepts Ctrl + Shift +_ as a non-breaking hyhen, but this does not work in EndNote.

One way to overcome this problem is to enter it as an hyphenated corporate author.
i.e.
Australia,, Department of Immigration = Australia, Department of Immigration
Yeh,, Ryh-song = Yeh, Ryh-Son

The corresponding in-text citation when using the APA output style will then appear as (Yeh, 2009).

Displaying / Hiding field codes in MS Word

When you use CWYW in MS Word to include in-text citations, EndNote includes information in the document, about the corresponding references in hidden field codes.

eg.

{ADDIN EN.CITE Marschark2003146
1461462326Marschark, MarcSpencer, Patricia Elizabethxvi, 505 p.Deaf Social conditions.Deaf Education.Deaf Means of communication.Sign language2003
Oxford ; New YorkOxford University Press0195149971 (cloth alk. paper)HV2380 .O88 2003 362.4/2http://ezproxy.csu.edu.au/
login?url=http://gateway.ovid.com/ovidweb.cgi?T=JS&NEWS=N&
PAGE=booktext&D=books&AN=01253222/1st_Edition/2&XPATH=/
OVIDBOOK%5b1%5d/METADATA%5b1%5d/TBY%5b1%5d/EDITORS%5b1%5d
}

EndNote users occasionaly, inadvertently toggle the 'switch' to display the field codes in MS Word ... without then knowing how to hide them!

Pressing Alt + F9 in MS Word will display / hide the field codes

It is recommended that you do not view field codes in Word. If you choose to view field codes, please do not modify them. Always keep backups of your papers!

EndNote MasterClasses

Library faculty liaison staff will be conducting a series of EndNote MasterClasses in 2009, for academic staff and postgraduate students. These workshops are intended for current EndNote users who want to ‘do just a bit more’ with EndNote, and will include:

*what's new in X2?
*using term lists to improve consistency and accuracy of information in your
library, and manage abbreviated journal names
*managing in-text citations with CWYW
*formated vs unformated references
*combining chapters in a thesis
*creating or modifying referencing styles
*options for collaboration with other researchers
*using OpenURL links (SFX) to locate the full text of journal articles
*EndNote web

The first sessions will be conducted at Thurgoona and Bathurst as follows:
Thurgoona - Tuesday 16 June 11-12.30pm Thurgoona Learning Commons
Bathurst - Wednesday 17 June 9.30-11.00am Bathurst Library, Computer Lab. Room 404/405

There are limited places available for these hands on workshops.
Please RSVP to Greg Fry gfry@csu.edu.au by Friday 12 June.

Have you caught up yet?

Have you been able to install Endnote X2 yet? This new version is better than any before and is worth updating. Keeping up with the newest version also means that there is more consistency across the university which means that library staff can offer you better support. Library staff have put together extensive notes and support material which can help you use EndNote X2. Here you will also find contact information if you need advice or assistance. Enjoy!!

EndNote X2 is now available !

EndNote X2 is now available for use by CSU staff and students.

This version is compatible with Windows & Mac computers, and includes a range of new features:
*improved compatabilty with Widows Vista
*new tools menu in EndNote & Word
*additional groups options eg. Smart Groups
*deleted references are now temporarily stored in a Trash Group
*records downloaded from databases are now automatically saved in the currently open library
*three different modes related to online searching
*a new Tab Pane that replaces the previous Preview Pane, and separate Search and Preview Panes
*date stamping of records; each record now displays Added to Library and Last Updated dates
*more easily accessible option to compress and email a library
*downloaded or customised referencing styles are now saved in your personal folders rather than with the EndNote Program files

Note: If you are upgrading from a previous version of Endnote and have created any referencing styles or filters, you will need to copy these files to a temporary location before installing EndNote X2.

Missing toolbar in Word

A number of users have recently reported that the EndNote toolbar has 'disappeared'. This may happen if MS Word incorrectly reports the the EndNote plugin or add-in is corrupt.

The CSU EndNote FAQ that advisers users how to fix this problem has recently been updated.