New RefWorks YouTube video - How to Import References from ProQuest when Direct Export fails

One of the easiest ways to import references from ProQuest databases is by using Direct Export, but if that should fail for any reason, try the method outlined here.

RefWorks downtime Sunday 6 May

RefWorks will be unavailable on Sunday 6 May between 3 am and 3pm while the supplier upgrades their system. While this work takes place, RefWorks services including RefMobile, RefAware, and Write‑N‑Cite will be unavailable.

Changes to RefWorks usernames

If you are a RefWorks user you will have had or will be getting an email from RefWorks telling you that your username has changed and is now the email address you used to register for RefWorks.  Try logging in with this new username and your existing password and let us know if you have any problems.

Dear RefWorks User,

We have changed your RefWorks login name to match the email address on your account. 

Your new login name is: ********@beds.ac.uk

Why did we make this change?

We’re changing the login process to eliminate the need for users to supply a Group Code – an enhancement that many users have requested. This means that have user must have a unique login name, such as their email address.

Visit the Update Profile page within RefWorks if you would like to create a different login name.

What was my old login name?  

Your old login name was: *******. You won’t need that login name anymore; however, if you have more than one RefWorks account your other login name(s) may not have changed.  

What if I still have questions?

As always, our professional support team is ready to help. You can find more information at http://www.refworks-cos.com/support/. 

Sincerely, 

RefWorks-COS Support Services 

Google Scholar and RefWorks

You can import references directly from Google Scholar into RefWorks, but you'll need to go into Google Scholar Options to see the import link.  Click on the icon at the top right, then scroll down to Bibliography Manager and set as follows:

When you go back to your results list you'll see a link "import into RefWorks" for each item. 

While you're in Options, go to Library Links and use Find Library to choose University of Bedfordshire:

Now you'll see a "Bedfordshire Access" link wherever the University has full-text access to the article.

RefWorks Quick Start Guides now available in 9 languages

The RefWorks team have published their Quick Start Guide in 9 languages:

·         Traditional Chinese

·         Simplified Chinese

·         French

·         German

·         Italian

·         Japanese

·         Korean

·         Spanish

·         Czech

In these guides, you’ll find a step-by-step manual that provides all of the necessary information to ensure you are utilizing RefWorks to its fullest potential. 

The English version continues to be available here.

RefWorks have a new video tutorial on YouTube - Adding References to RefWorks Using Direct Export

RefWorks have added a new video tutorial to their YouTube channel on how to add references to your RefWorks account from online sources using the direct export method - 1.2 Adding References to RefWorks Using Direct Export.

RefWorks Classic no longer available

I hope you've all made the switch to RefWorks 2.0 already, as RefWorks have just informed us that the old Classic interface has finally been turned off for good.