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WorldCat: importing references

The references can be imported directly into a Reference Manager database 
(no import filter is needed!; only applicable for Windows users!).

The importing procedure is described in the following table.

Downloading,
saving and
importing
references

To use the Direct Export option, you have to register (one time registration)!

  • First create a list by clicking on the tab Lists | Create new list
  • Enter a name for the new list and select Public or Private
  • Make your selection on each page (by marking relevant items)
  • Select your (new) list and click Save
  • Click Back to go back to the titel list and continue your selection on other pages
  • After selection on each page, select the list and click Save
  • After selection, click Lists | My list
  • Click on the list name
  • Click the tab Citation View
  • You can remove items from the list by removing markings
  • In the ‘Export selected references’ drop-down menu, select as RIS
  • Click Export
  • In the ‘File Download’ window, click Open

[Reference Manager opens automatically]

  • Select a Reference Manager database
  • Click Open

RM-Import Filter

Import errors

Support

More info on / start of: 

  • WorldCat
  • Reference manager