Bookends is a comprehensive reference and research management tool designed to make managing a library of sources and citations easier. It helps students and researchers organize and quickly access their sources for academic papers and other research. Bookends can be used on both Mac and iOS devices, allowing users to sync their library of sources and citations across multiple devices. It enables users to easily search for sources and create bibliographies in a variety of styles. It also provides powerful tools for finding and organizing references, such as keyword search, topic-based sorting, and auto-complete. Additionally, Bookends comes with integrations for popular citation and reference programs such as Zotero, EndNote, and Papers. With these integrations, users can easily import and export sources and citations from one program to another. Overall, Bookends is a great tool for students, researchers, and academics who need a powerful and efficient way to organize and access their library of sources and citations.
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