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Nov 13, 2013Master Your Academic Library
Streamline your research process with a professional reference manager built for high-performance scholarly workflows.
Automated Metadata Retrieval
Search top databases like PubMed and JSTOR directly or use DOI/ISBN scanning to eliminate manual data entry.
Precision PDF Markup
Annotate papers with a powerful engine and extract deep links that jump directly to specific insights within your documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Bookends
What is Bookends?
Bookends is a reference management app designed for discovering, organizing, and utilizing reference information. It allows users to search online sites, download metadata and PDFs, and manage their personal research databases.
What online sites can Bookends search for references?
Bookends can directly search online sites including arXiv, Google Books, Google Scholar, JSTOR, the Library of Congress, PubMed, PubMed Central, and Semantic Scholar. It also includes an EZProxy-compliant browser.
Can Bookends manage PDF annotations?
Yes, Bookends features a powerful PDF markup engine to create annotations. Users can view the text of PDF annotations in a note stream and extract them with deep links in the Premium version.
How does Bookends autofill reference information?
Bookends can autofill references using unique identifiers like DOI, PMID, ISBN, or arXiv ID. It also supports barcode scanning for adding references, with unlimited scans in the Premium version.
How much does the Bookends Standard version cost?
The Bookends Standard version is a one-time purchase priced at $14.99. This version removes limits on searches and importing references, enhancing user capability beyond the basic offering.
What additional features does Bookends Premium provide?
Bookends Premium offers cloud sync, online library sharing, document scanning, multiple libraries, unlimited barcode scanning, and advanced PDF annotation extraction with deep links. It requires a Standard purchase.
Is Bookends Premium a subscription service?
Yes, Bookends Premium is a yearly subscription costing $14.99. It has an auto-renew option which users can manage in their iOS settings. A Standard purchase is required first.
Does Bookends support cloud synchronization across devices?
Yes, Bookends Premium provides cloud sync functionality. This allows synchronization with all your iOS devices and Bookends for Mac, which is a separate purchase, ensuring data consistency across platforms.
Can I share reference libraries with colleagues in Bookends?
Yes, Bookends Premium enables users to share online libraries with colleagues. This feature facilitates collaborative research efforts and seamless information exchange within teams.
Does Bookends integrate with Shortcuts?
Yes, Bookends Premium allows users to automate their actions using Shortcuts. This provides enhanced workflow customization and efficiency for managing research and references.
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