What is "Direct Export" & Which Databases Have this Option?

"Direct Export" is an option available in some databases that sends your references directly into EndNote, RefWorks or other similar applications such as ProCite and Reference Manager. Some, but not all, vendors support this.

The following popular databases offer Direct Export:

CINAHL     EndNote & RefWorks
PsycINFO   RefWorks
WorldCat   EndNote & RefWorks
Web of Science   EndNote
BIOSIS Previews   EndNote
ERIC    RefWorks

Please note that some databases provide Direct Export to both EndNote & RefWorks, while others provide it for only one.

When you choose the export feature, the database will locate your copy of EndNote (or RefWorks account) then ask you to open it and select a library/folder into which to put your references. (You may also have to select the proper EndNote import filter.) Records are then automatically imported into your library/folder.