Product Overview: EndNote Click (formerly Kopernio)
EndNote Click, previously known as Kopernio, is a powerful browser extension designed to streamline the process of accessing and managing academic articles, particularly for researchers and students.
What it Does
EndNote Click is a literature search and retrieval tool that helps users find and download PDF versions of journal articles from various sources, including institutional subscriptions, open access repositories, and other document archives. It integrates seamlessly with existing workflows, allowing users to access articles quickly and efficiently.
Key Features
- Article Access: EndNote Click provides direct access to electronic journal articles that are available through the user’s institution’s subscriptions or as open access versions. If a subscribed or open access PDF is available, the extension displays a pop-up icon or button on the article page, enabling one-click access to the full text.
- Browser Compatibility: The extension is available for several web browsers, including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Opera, and previously Firefox (though Firefox support is no longer available).
- Integration with EndNote: EndNote Click allows users to send references directly to EndNote Desktop or EndNote Online. This integration enables users to export references and attach PDFs to their EndNote library, enhancing their reference management capabilities.
- User Account and Settings: To use EndNote Click, users must create a separate account, which is distinct from their EndNote online account. Users can customize their settings to select EndNote as their reference manager and adjust other preferences within the EndNote Click locker.
- Storage and Export Options: The free version of EndNote Click offers 100 MB of storage in the locker. Users can export references to EndNote Desktop by creating a RIS file or use the ‘Push to EndNote Web’ option to save multiple references without downloading individual files. This process also attaches the PDF to the reference in the EndNote library.
- Institutional Login: When using EndNote Click off-campus, users are prompted to log in with their university credentials to connect to their institution’s subscriptions, ensuring authorized access to content.
- Alternative Access: If an article is not available through subscriptions or open access, EndNote Click may suggest alternative methods, such as using the library’s delivery service to request the article.
Functionality
- Search and Retrieval: Users can search for journal articles as they normally would using tools like Google Scholar or library databases. EndNote Click adds a button or pop-up icon to the article page if a PDF is available, facilitating quick access to the full text.
- Encryption and Security: The extension stores institutional login details locally on the user’s computer using industry-standard encryption algorithms, ensuring secure access to content.
- Customization: Users can customize their EndNote Click settings to optimize their workflow, including selecting their reference manager and managing their locker storage.
In summary, EndNote Click is a versatile tool that simplifies the process of accessing academic articles, integrates well with reference management software, and enhances the overall research experience by reducing the time spent on finding and accessing full-text articles.