Checking your citations and adding data

RefWorks is a great tool for managing your citations - but it can only display what it's been given by the source you have imported from. We can't guarantee that this always contains every piece of information you may need for a bibliography. Always check that RefWorks has imported all the data you will need in your bibliography. You can edit any of your citations to add in extra data at any time. Find your record:

and just click the edit icon:




Click Additional Fields to see all the possible fields you could add.

Installing RefGrab-It for IE version 9

We've had a report of  problems trying to install RefGrab-It with Internet Explorer version 9.  RefWorks say that you can get around this, by using "compatibility mode" in IE9. The easiest way to do this is to access the Tools menu in IE9, and then select the Compatibility View option so that a checkmark appears next to the entry on its left.
 

This will be addressed in an update to the program in the near future.

Advice for Mac users

If you want to use RefWorks and you're using a Mac, have a look at these Frequently Asked Questions.

RefWorks unavailable from 2am-2.30am Friday 21 September

We've been notified that RefWorks will be unavailable for up to 30 minutes from am on Friday 21 September, while the supplier performs maintenance.

RefWorks downtime Sunday 3 am - 3 pm

We've been warned that RefWorks will be unavailable Sunday, August 19, 2012 from 03:00 for approximately twelve (12) hours while the supplier performs an upgrade.

RefWorks login issues

If you have already been through the process of linking your RefWorks account to your University username and password (described here), you will no longer be able to user your previous username and password to access RefWorks.  If you are trying to access RefWorks and you end up at this page

you will need to click the link "My Institution's Credentials (Shibboleth)".  If you try to enter your university username and password in the "Login using RefWorks Credentials" box you will get a message "Invalid Group Code/id, Login Name or Password combination." The best way to login is to always use the link from the library catalogue. This will automatically take you to the right login screen. 

If you have RefWorks bookmarked on your computer, change the link to https://www.refworks.com/RWShibboleth?providerid=https%3A//idp.beds.ac.uk/entity - this will take you to the right login screen.

If you haven't yet gone through the process of linking your RefWorks account to your University login, please do! It will mean you have one less password to remember, and that you can access RefWorks wherever you are without needing to use the group code.

RefWorks drop in sessions Polhill 3rd September

Monday, 3rd September 10.30 - 12.00, Bedford Polhill Library IT Training Suite 2. RefWorks: An introduction to RefWorks for new users & a refresher for those who already have accounts

Also running, 

• Tuesday, 18th September 10.30 - 12.00, Bedford Polhill Library IT Training Suite 1. Doing A Literature Review. How to research & review the literature on your chosen topic, using a clear methodology, selecting your inclusion/exclusion criteria, critical analysis etc.
• Tuesday, 25th September 10.30 - 12.00, Bedford Polhill Library IT Training Suite 1. Finding Research Material. How to find academic research material, choosing keywords, searching tips. A general help session on any dissertation related queries you may have.

 There's no need to book, just 'drop in' for a while if you'd like some help / have any questions re: researching your dissertation.