
Alternatively, in EndNote you can save a static backup copy by going to File > Compressed Library. You will need to sync your library (see below) in order to backup your library.You can watch this video on how to create a folder to house your EndNote library on the C: drive. PC users make sure you are not saving the library to OneDrive. If you're not sure how to find the hard drive on your Mac, watch this video. Mac users, Mac typically saves to iCloud by default. Libraries saved to iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, university networked drives, or other cloud locations run the risk of corrupting over time! The best locations to store a library are on the PC C: drive or the desktop. Both Mac and PC users, your library needs to be saved to the hard drive of your computer.Both of these files must live in the same location (same folder) and have the same name in order for the library to work. Note that there are actually two files associated with an EndNote library, a. Open EndNote 20 > "Create a new library" OR with a library already open, in the EndNote 20 toolbar > File > New.
