How do I import a citation list?

Import a citation list that that you've exported from your library's systems. These steps outline how to import a file in RIS (Research Information Systems) format.

For information about manually creating citations in the Resources tool, see How do I manually add citations to a list?

Go to Resources.

Select the Resources tool from the Tool Menu of your site.

Click Actions, and then select Create Citation List.

  1. Click the Actions option associated with a folder.
  2. Select Create Citation List.

Enter the citation list title, then click Import.

Image of the New Citation page

Enter a title in the Citation List Name field, then click Import.

Click Choose File and then browse for the RIS file on your computer.

Image of the import citations page

Click Import.

Image of the uploaded citations file.

The Choose File field displays that RIS file you have chosen. Click Import.

Verify the preview and click Done.

Image of Citations to be imported

Open the new citation list.

Image of the citations in resources.

Click the title of the new citation list.

View the new citation list.

Image of the list of citations.

Note: Click the title of an item to link to its online location.