Downloading and E-mailing from OVID via the Web

Always Read the Screens

Due to differences in software, you may notice variations in these procedures.

1. Display the results of your search and determine the records you wish to download. Scroll to the Citation Manager at the bottom of the Titles Display Screen.
   
   
   • Citations: Indicate which records you wish to download by selecting one of the options.
   • Fields (parts of the record): Choose the Fields you wish to download, including full-text where available.
   • Citation Format: Choose OVID.
   • Include Search History: Optional
   • Sort Keys: Optional
   • Action Choose Save.
   • Save Locations: Choose the format that corresponds to the type of system you are using (Windows, Macintosh, Unix), then click on Continue.
   
   
2. Choose the correct disk drive and name your file, save as a .txt file.
   
   
3. Click on save.
   
   
4. After saving, return to searching to proceed or Logoff.
   
   
5. Open your file in any word processing program. To open your file, be sure to select the correct disk drive.

1. Display the records of your search and determine the records you wish to e-mail. Scroll to the Citation Manager at the bottom of the Titles Display Screen.
   
   
   • Citations: Indicate which records you wish to download by selecting one of the options.
   • Fields (parts of the record): Choose the Fields you wish to e-mail, including full-text where available.
   • Citation Format: Choose OVID.
   • Include Search History: Optional
   • Sort Keys: Optional
   • Action: Choose E-mail.
   
   
2. E-mail Citations To: Enter the e-mail address where the records are to be sent.
   
3. Click on Send E-mail.
   
4. An Email Confirmation message will appear. Return to searching to proceed or Logoff.