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The New Reading List Builder - Readings & Learning Resources by Leganto

A how-to guide for faculty

Importing References from a File

 

***Note: this option is not yet fully functional and you may experience technical errors. The library team does NOT recommend this option; pleases contact your liaison librarian if you require assistance.***

 

You can import a file in RIS, BIBTEX or PDF format. Note that the References option refers to PDF format.

To import a list of references in PDF format, first save your reference list as a PDF document.

NOTE: Ensure the word References appears at the top of your list and that it is formatted in reference list style (no specific style is required).

 

Within your reading list, click the ADD button and choose Import References - from File.

import references from file

 

 

To upload a PDF file

When the File Type menu appears, choose References

Choose file type references. Drag and drop or click to browse for file.

 

The references will be extracted from the PDF.

Choose a section, then click Add all items to add these items to your list. 

 

extracted references

 

 

library processing

 

NOTE: Imported items may not have links associated with them automatically. The library team can add links to these items; message the library if you would like assistance linking resources to your references. Items will appear as Library Processing until they have had links to resources associated with them.

 

Seeing an error message?

Double-check that you chose the correct File Type and that your PDF has the word References at the top of the page. Message the library or contact your liaison librarian for assistance.

 

import references error

 

Uploading a BIBTEX or RIS File

Please contact your liaison librarian for assistance with uploading either of these file types.