RefWorks and the Libraries

What is RefWorks?

• Web-based tool to manage all of your research references
• Instantly creates and formats bibliographies for you
• A personal database you can organize by folders and share with others

How do I Get to RefWorks?

• From UCSD Libraries' homepage, listed under Databases A-Z
• Sign-up for individual account and log-in from the RefWorks UCSD page
• If off-campus, be sure to first set-up proxy server access
  • See Connecting to the UCSD Web Proxy Server for step-by-stey instructions
• You can also get to RefWorks from within various Databases by not all

Overview of RefWorks Functions

• There's usually more than one way/place to do things in RefWorks
  • I.e., Create folders, add references, share folders
• References: Add New (manually), Import (text files or from EndNote), Organize Folders (can delete, clear, create, share or share entire RefWorks contents)
• Search: This doesn't work too well; suggest searching within dbases directly
• View: Folder(s), All References, RefWorks Shared Area
• Folders: Create, View, Organize, Share
• Bibliography: Select Output Style, Format an Existing Word Document, Format (and Create) a Bibliography from references in your RefWorks account/folders
• Tools: Write-N-Cite download & instructions, Share References, View Duplicate References, View Shared Area

Using RefWorks with Databases, Roger & UC-eLinks

• Within your RefWorks dbase & folders, click the UC-eLinks button to get the full-text of a journal article online or see if you the UCSD Libraries own the item in print
• Export vs. Import
  • Export is when you are within a specific database that has the ability to send references directly into RefWorks with one or two clicks (you'll see RefWorks graphic)
    1. You can send references individually into RefWorks by clicking on the UC-eLinks button and then clicking "Download Record into RefWorks Direct Export Tool"
    2. Or, you can Export by marking several items' check boxes, or all, and then clicking on the RefWorks button
  • Import is when a database like Roger, doesn't let you directly export references. Instead, you have to save your references as a text file on your computer and then go into RefWorks and Import the text files/references into your account
• Key Import Filters (in RefWorks) that you'll use with specific databases:
  • Roger - Innovative Interfaces(EndNote/RefWorks), Import Filter/Data source & EndNote/RefWorks Database
  • Web of Science - ISI (Institute of Scientific Information), Import Filter/Data source & Web of Science Database
  • PubMed - NLM PubMed, Import Filter/Data Source & PubMed Database
• For addition and specific Import/Export Instructions see RefWorks & EndNote Support

Need Help or More Info?

• Check out the RefWorks video tutorial
• Email the UCSD Libraries
• Call us at: (858) 534-3339, option 4
• Or, print a detailed RefWorks Quick Start Guide