Transfer of references from AMED

There are at least two options for transferring references from AMED – Allied and Complementary Medicine Database to EndNote.
Which one you choose depends on what is best for your situation.

Search via EndNote

You can search AMED via EndNote. You do not have to decide on storing files with formats etc. The disadvantage of this procedure is that you cannot use the base search interface which provides many good search options. Search via EndNote is recommended if you are looking for specific articles you know in advance.

How to:

  • Make sure you are in «Online Search Mode»
  • Select «Online Search» from the «Tools» menu
  • Select «AMED (OvidSP) – UiB»
  • Enter your search terms and click «Search»
  • The results appear in a window for temporary references, and fall into the group called «AMED (OvidSP) – UiB» under the «Online Search» groups
  • To transfer references from the AMED to your own EndNote library, select the desired references and click on the «Copy to Local Library» button .
  • We strongly recommend to always check that the information is in the correct field in the EndNote library

Direct transfer of references from AMED

This is probably the best way to get references by searching the base’s interface, but not having to deal with intermediate storage with file location and formats.

How to:

  • Search and mark relevant references in AMED

  • Click

  • Fill in the dialog box as shown below

  • Click «Export»

  • Depending on the browser’s layout, the reference will either be transmitted directly or you will be asked what to do.
    Choose to open the file.

  • We strongly recommend to always check that the information is in the correct field in the EndNote library