Introducing Watched Folders in Mendeley Reference Manager! Watched Folders allow users to automatically add new documents/references into their library without going through the in-app import flow. All you have to do is drop a file into your Watched folder, and Mendeley will automatically import it into your library. 

Why you should use them 

There are a few reasons why Watched Folders is an important tool for your workflow. It allows for automated reference import, which means it saves users a lot of time manually importing references, and also helps users to effectively organise their files into one local folder.  

How to use them 

Currently Watched Folders is only available in Mendeley Reference Manager Desktop. Simply select your account icon in the bottom left corner of the application, select “Preferences” and you should see the Watched Folder section. Select the Watched Folder option to open the Watched Folder panel and select “Choose folder to watch” to choose the folder you want to use. Now that you have selected a folder you can add your files to the folder, and the next time Mendeley Reference Manager syncs, your files should be available in your library. 

Watched Folders is just one of the many features in Mendeley Reference Manager that simplify your referencing workflow. Download Mendeley Reference Manager today to see how it makes building a library simple, and download Mendeley Cite to see you can turn those references into citations.