RefWorks enhancements

RefWorks have just released some new features:

• The folder and sub-folder functionality has been redesigned to improve load time and general clean up. This is part of our ongoing effort to streamline performance in RefWorks. We have seen substantial speed improvements with this update on accounts that have large amounts of folders and sub-folders.
• One of the long-requested features was a more prominent display of "References not in a folder".  That has now been added to the right hand Quick Access Bar. The References not in a folder is also still available in the Folders tab as well.
• Time and Date is now corrected to local client time.

Problems logging in to RefWorks

We're having a few problems with the server which logs you into RefWorks at the moment. If you experience a problem please try logging in again later.

Learn to Use RefWorks in Twenty Minutes

RefWorks drop in sessions at Polhill Library in July

RefWorks Basics - Learn how to set up a RefWorks account, add references manually or import them directly from the Library Catalogue, Ebscohost Research Databases, organise your references into folders and create a bibliography in the correct style. Tuesday, 10th July, 10.30 - 12.00, Polhill Library IT Training Suite 1.

RefWorks Advanced - Learn how to import references directly from Google Scholar, download RefGrab-it and import references directly from webpages, download Write-N-Cite and create in-text citations, share folders etc. Tuesday, 17th July, 10.30 - 12.00, Polhill Library IT Training Suite 1.

Your RefWorks login is changing

From now on your login for RefWorks will be the same as your usual University of Bedfordshire login. You will need to link your university ID to your existing RefWorks account. The process is straightforward and will keep all your existing references. It will also allow you to access your account off campus in the same way as you do on campus.

The next time you access RefWorks you will be taken to a standard University of Bedfordshire e-resources login box, not the RefWorks login page. You need to login with your university ID and password.

You will then see the screen below, asking if you want to create a new account or link this ID to an existing RefWorks account. Click Link an existing RefWorks Account to this Shibboleth Account. DO NOT enter your username and password on this screen under Create an account at University of Bedfordshire - you will create a new account which doesn't contain your existing references. Once you're through to the next screen, then enter your username and password for your existing RefWorks account.

If you have any problems please contact us.