Ovid now offers Direct Export as part of its Save (results) function. This feature easily moves your citations (selected or all) from any Ovid database directly into the Reference Manager, EndNote or Procite database/library of your choice. Versions 7, 8 & 9 of RM, version 4 of EN and versions 3, 4 & 5 of Procite support this function. The UAMS Library has tested this on Windows versions of RM 9 and EN 4 only.

Quick directions for those already familiar with one of the above programs:

Notes:

• it works best if you already have a database/library created to receive your new references.
• you do Not need to open your management program before starting your Ovid search.
• turn off any automatic pop-up options such as security warnings from Internet Explorer or Netscape. If you forget to do this ahead of time, just click on the "Do not show this warning again" box when it does show up. However, you will then need to re-do the Direct Export procedure starting with step 3.

1. Perform Ovid search to point of being ready to Save results.
2. Within Citation Manager of Ovid, select Direct Export under the Citation Format column. (The Reprint Medlars format is automatically applied.)
3. Click on Save. This automatically brings up Ref Mgr, EndNote or Procite at the Open Library/Database level. To open the database/library you want, double click or select, then click on Open. Your citations now transfer and your RM, EN or P database remains available on your Windows toolbar (bottom of most screens) if you want to check the results there before logging out of Ovid.

If you have questions about Direct Export, call the Library Information Desk at 686-6734 or email LibraryInformationServices@uams.edu.

For questions on how to start using one of the above bibliographic management programs, please consult your online Help within the program or the program's manual.