How Do I Use Mendeley?

There are currently two significant issues limiting support for Mendeley:

1. The app-based Word plug-in for Mendeley is restricted for both Penn State Office 365 and Penn State Health Office 365, but only for users within the College of Medicine or Penn State Health.

2. The citation import format for PubMed (.nbib) no longer works with Mendeley. PubMed citations need to be converted from .nbib format to the .ris format.  There are two free converters available from Paperpile:

• BibTeX to RIS Converter - need to change the drop-down menu option default of "BibTex" to "PubMed (*.nib format)"
• PMID to RIS Converter - Best if PubMed "Display options" are set to the "PMID" format, then the output is copied & pasted into the Converter. 

We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Let us show you the basics of Mendeley and you'll be writing in no time!

• Create a new library

• Add references by importing from PubMed and other databases, manual input, adding PDFs, and searching Mendeley Papers

• Automatically organize your citation files

• Preview references and change output (citation) style

• Change the sort order and search for references in Mendeley Desktop or Web, and sync your libraries

• Insert references and create bibliographies using MS Word or Open Office

• Learn to share references using Groups

To schedule a FREE session at your convenience, email herref@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or call 717-531-8634.

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