Using a test file of 770 citations, this method took less than 5 minutes to convert data from EndNote to a workable Excel file. The key to this method is to transfer citation data from the citation manager as a defined citation format (e.g., Modern Language Association style), rather than a defined file format (e.g., RIS or BibTex), and to use that definition to create the spreadsheet file. This method relies only on a standard output and functions that are in any spreadsheet application, thus it is easily done by any librarian, researcher, or administrative staff. This brief overview outlines a method to convert citation data to a form that is easily manipulated. Is there a method to reliably convert citation data that does not rely on a specific version of a citation manager and does not need any third-party software or scripting that requires additional training or tools? Depending on the environment, there may not be funds or development resources available to take advantage of these options. While these tools are quite robust, they require an investment in funds or time to learn and then to customize reference managers to produce the appropriate output. On the academic side, the University of Texas has a LibGuide with a set of preconfigured Excel workbooks for working with these citations. For example, Evidence Partners offers their DistillerSR and DistillerSER line of products that support systematic reviews. Export options will differ for each reference manager, and not all supported users will have the same versions.Ī number of solutions are available. Any data mismatch or nonstandard formatting in the input can throw off the export. While some citation management software such as EndNote 6 offers an export to tab-delimited format, this is not always a routine process.
Export functions to the various citation managers (e.g., RefWorks, Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote) are not always sufficient to the task.
The quantity of citations can be quite large. Working with citation data from literature searches for systematic reviews can be problematic.
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