Covidence Guide: Importing references from Ebsco databases

Creating a RIS file in Ebsco databases (e.g. CINAHL, PsycArticles) 

Option 1. Exporting max 50 references

1. Select the references and click the Cite button above the search result. The icon for this function is a quotation mark

2. Choose Export citation. Select RIS format.

3. The RIS file can be found in your device's downloaded files.

Option 2. Exporting large numbers of references (more than 50 references)

With bulk transfer, you can transfer a large number of references to a file (max. 25,000 references).

1. Before transferring, you need to be logged in MyEBSCO and you can use bulk transfer up to four times within 24 hours. To create MyEBSCO account, click the MyEBSCO link at the top right of the page.

• Select Create an account to create your credentials. 
• Note: There may be issues creating or using the account if you are accessing  Ebsco databases via Haka login. If problems occur when using  MyEBSCO account, it is recommended to access the database remotely via VPN connection and use the proxy-free database links mentioned in Ebsco Guide. More information about VPN: E-resources and (off campus) access.

2. After logging in, click the arrow next to the number of results and select Export results.

3. Enter your email address and choose the file format (usually RIS format). Click Send.

You will receive an email from Ebsco with a link to open the file. The link is valid for 7 days.