Reference Management Software comparing Papyrus with ProCite, Reference Manager, Endnote, Citation, GetaRef, Biblioscape, Library Master, Bibliographica, Scribe, Refs
Bibliographic management software is a major development for the scholarly world. It enables users to avoid the tedious work of typing in publication data for every note and bibliography entry in an article or book. The more advanced programs can search library catalogues remotely and download selected records directly into a user's personal database of records. As this software becomes more widely known and used it will significantly affect how scholars do their research and writing.
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Bibliography formatting software: evaluation grid
http://www.burioni.it/forum/ors-bfs.htm
A head-to-head comparison of ProCite and EndNote by Francesco Dell'Orso.
Biblioscape
http://www.biblioscape.com/
"Bibliographic Software for Researchers, Scholarly Writers, Students, and Librarians to Search, Organize, Generate, and Publish Bibliography!" Lite $79, Standard $139, Professional $399.
BookWhere 2000
http://www.bookwhere.com/
"BookWhere is a powerful software package that runs on the Microsoft Windows Operating System and allows the user to search remote databases for published material of interest. Hundreds of library catalogues and other types of information databases can be searched via the Internet using BookWhere. The software comes with a pre-configured list of available hosts and databases making access to this universe of information easy and convenient." This product is typically sold as an add-on component to bibliographic management software offered by other companies.
Citation
http://www.oberon-res.com/
"Citation provides academic writers with a system for entering references as records in a database program, on 'notecard-like' forms, rather than as formatted footnotes or full bibliographic cites prepared according to a style guide. Once the records are in a Citation database, you'll be able to generate citations in any style you need, instantly (Citation lets you choose from over 1,000 predefined formats for your references). " Available for Windows; compatible with BookWhere 2000 and various word processors. $150 U.S. plus $69 for BookWhere 2000.
Endnote
http://www.endnote.com/
"Search bibliographic databases on the Internet; organize references in a database; create bibliographies automatically in your word processor." This is a widely used program, available in Windows and Mac versions. $300 U.S. (or less with academic discount).
Library Master
http://www.balboa-software.com/
"The Library Master bibliographic and textual database manager makes it easy to manage bibliographic information. Library Master automatically formats the bibliography, footnotes and citations for your paper, thesis or book. It makes it easy to organize research notes and project records. Create an inexpensive online catalog for any collection of books, periodicals, audio-visuals, corporate documents and other materials." Available for DOS and Windows; compatible with BookWhere 2000. $250 U.S. (or less with academic discount).
Nota Bene
http://www.notabene.com/
Nota Bene is a word processing program designed for scholars. Available for DOS and Windows; compatible with BookWhere 2000 and Citation. The Windows version costs $499 U.S. plus $69 for BookWhere 2000 if purchased at the same time. The DOS version is $299.
Reference Manager and ProCite
http://www.risinc.com/
These are two of the more popular products in this field. Reference Manager is oriented toward science and medicine, while ProCite is for more general use. ProCite is available for Windows and Macintosh; it costs $395 U.S. plus $99 for BookWhere 2000.
Scholar's Aid
http://www.scholarsaid.com/
This program is less expensive than others because it provides fewer features. The data for the references must be typed in the first time; after that creating bibliographies and inserting footnotes is easy. Compatible with Microsoft Word 6, 7, 97; WordPerfect 6, 7, 8; WordPro 97. Scholar's Aid 99 is offered in three levels of sophistication: Library Notes costs $99 U.S.; Library costs $54 U.S.; Library Lite is freeware.
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