referenceeksport

Referenceeksport is the process of exporting bibliographic or reference data from one information system to another. It is commonly used when transferring records from library catalogs, research databases, or reference management tools to other platforms or file formats.

The primary purpose is interoperability and data portability: enabling references to be reused in manuscripts, shared with collaborators, or migrated during system replacements.

Common export formats include BibTeX, RIS, EndNote XML, and CSV, with more structured options such as JSON and Dublin Core XML. Some systems offer proprietary formats or API-based export.

Typical workflows involve selecting records, choosing an export format, and downloading a file or transferring records through an API. The resulting data can then be imported into another tool, merged into a repository, or embedded into documents.

Challenges include incomplete metadata, inconsistent field mappings between formats, character encoding issues, duplicates, and licensing or access restrictions that limit redistribution.

Referenceeksport supports research data workflows by enabling integration across services, but users should verify metadata quality and compatibility for their intended use.