How can Mendeley batch add articles to his personal library?

Mendeley enables batch importation of articles into personal libraries using supported file formats or synchronized folder structures. This functionality is feasible and efficient for consolidating numerous references simultaneously. Successful batch addition typically relies on importing properly formatted RIS (.ris), BibTeX (.bib), or XML files, or designating a monitored folder where newly added PDFs are automatically ingested. Critical considerations include using valid import formats, ensuring proper file structure, and verifying metadata extraction accuracy post-import. This method suits managing extensive literature collections but requires subsequent metadata curation for completeness. Primary limitations involve handling non-PDF files or specific proprietary databases directly. To implement, utilize Mendeley Desktop: Navigate to 'File > Add Files' (select multiple PDFs) or 'File > Import' for RIS/BibTeX files. Alternatively, set a 'Watched Folder' in 'Tools > Options > Watched Folder'; any PDF placed here imports automatically. These processes significantly enhance research efficiency by aggregating literature from various sources into a unified library, streamlining subsequent organization and citation workflows. Common scenarios include incorporating output from database searches or migrating collections from other reference managers.