When you import references of journal articles from databases, they arrive with either the abbreviated OR full journal name as part of the reference, depending on how that database stores references. To synchronise the changes you make back to the online account of the library owner, select Library > Sync when you are in the shared library. Similarly, changes made by the owner will be saved to the online account of the library owner when they select Library > Sync and then back to your library when you select Library > Sync.

In EndNote desktop, go to File> Open shared library.Following the instructions for accepting that invitation.You will receive an email indicating someone has shared a library with you.

Choose to give them Read only or Read/Write access.Enter the email address of the person you want to share the library with.Synchronise your desktop library with your EndNote online account.To share a desktop library with someone else, they will need to have an EndNote online account (for authorisation purposes).

Endnote journal abbreviation list