This will eventually lead to library corruption because of the way the cloud services synchronize files over the Internet.

Never store an EndNote working library on any cloud service for sharing, or even just for your own use on multiple computers. HOW NOT TO SHARE AN ENDNOTE LIBRARY EndNote Libraries on “Cloud” Services This module covers some of the methods to avoid, and then talks about safer methods of sharing references or complete libraries. This can cause difficulties when sharing libraries because only EndNote can properly control the sequence for updating and saving of data in the library, and outside synchronization or file management services can actually damage EndNote libraries. It is a set of files, many of them frequently updated as you work, and these files must be updated in a strict sequence by EndNote to avoid corruption of the library. The version of EndNote basic available as part of the Web of Science has thousands of styles and hundreds of filters and connection files. This version is accessible by those whose institution has a subscription to the Web of Science.An EndNote library is not a single file.The free version of EndNote basic has 21 styles and a limited number of filters and connection files. This version is available to anybody, with no other purchase required.

EndNote BasicĮndNote basic is a more limited reference management solution that is only available online. EndNote basic users can create an online library with a maximum of 50,000 references and up to 2GB of attachments. Their online library can contain an unlimited number of references and unlimited attachments. EndNote ™ is a reference management solution with both a desktop and online component. When used on the desktop, it may be called “EndNote desktop” or “EndNote on the desktop.” When used online, it may be called “EndNote online.” EndNote X8 & X9 users can synchronize all the references in one desktop library to their online library, and share the entire library with other EndNote X8 or X9 users.

Endnote web extension