## 2.1 Creating an EndNote library

Figure 1 Starting a new library.

Ceating a new library

- Open EndNote by clicking on the icon.
- After opening it, click on 'File' at the top left and then on 'New'.
- Give your personal EndNote library a name and save the file e.g. in a folder called endnote.

Note! Never save your EndNote library in the cloud, such as OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive or iCloud. This may cause your data to become corrupted and you may lose data.

Note! In Windows Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) you will find two files: one with your EndNote library (extension .enl) and a data folder (extension .data). You always need both files! If you delete one of the files, the library will no longer work.

Figure 2 A stored library consists of two files.

Tip: It is not necessary to create a separate library for each assignment. Within your own library (max. 100,000 references) you can create groups per subject or research topic. You can read how to do this in section 4.1.