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What is RefWorks?
RefWorks is a Bibliographic Management Software that
enables you to collect and manage references to books, articles, etc.,
format them according to styles (e.g., MLA, APA, Turabian, Chicago);
and create a bibliography for use in a research paper or publication. More
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How do I get RefWorks?
The UC Irvine Libraries has paid for a campus-wide subscription to
RefWorks. It is a web application (http://www.refworks.com)
accessible from every campus computer and every off-campus computer that
is connected to the campus network through the Virtual
Private Network (VPN).
Help and Tutorials:
Library Workshops
The UC Irvine Libraries offer introductory workshops each
quarter. If the workshops dates and times do not fit into your schedule,
you can request
an alternative date.
Exporting/Importing Records
The success of this software rests on the ability to export references
from one database and import them into your RefWorks database. Using
standard formatting and filters, the incoming data is properly interpreted
and placed into the corresponding RefWorks field. Here are some instructions
for importing/exporting from some commonly used library databases:
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RefWorks FAQ
What happens to my RefWorks account/references when I leave UC Irvine?
- If you are going to another academic institution with access to RefWorks,
you can export your entire UC Irvine RefWorks account and transfer
it to your new RefWorks at that institution (For instructions, search
the RefWorks
help index for "back up".)
- If you plan to personally subscribe to RefWorks ($100 annually),
you can export your entire UC Irvine RefWorks account and transfer
it to your new personal RefWorks account (For instructions, search
the RefWorks
help index for "back up".)
- If you will not have access to RefWorks when you leave, you can export
your entire UC Irvine RefWorks library (choose "export" from the "references" menu)
for use with another bibliographic management software package, as
a citation list, in RefWorks format, XML, etc. to be stored for later
use.
What is the RefWorks Group Code for UC Irvine folks?
- For security purposes, we do not use the Group Code for off campus access
to RefWorks. Instead, please use the Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access RefWorks
from off campus. For instructions on using the VPN, go to
http://www.lib.uci.edu/services/how/connect.html.
What is my Proxy URL/I'm being prompted for a Proxy URL?
- It sounds like you are trying to use RefWorks with Write-n-Cite from off campus. To do so you will need to use the VPN software rather than the Web VPN. Both VPN versions allow UCI students/faculty/staff to access subscription based library resources from off campus by authenticating your current UCI affiliation. However, Write-n-Cite is a separate web application that will not authenticate properly through the WebVPN. You must use the VPN software if you are going to use Write-n-Cite from off campus. You can download and install the VPN software at http://www.nacs.uci.edu/security/vpn/vpninstall.html
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ANTPAC records
- While viewing your search results in ANTPAC, select the records you
want to download by clicking in the check box to the left of the item.
- Click on the "Save Marked Records" button near the top of the ANTPAC
screen.
- Click on the "View Saved" button at the top of the ANTPAC sceen.
- A new page will load. Then, click on the "Export Saved" button.
- Choose to send your list to "Local Disk" by clicking in the radio
button to the left of that option.
- Click on the "Submit" button.
- You will then be prompted to Open, Save or Cancel your request. Choose
to save the file.
- Now go to the RefWorks login
page and log into your RefWorks account. If you don't have a RefWorks
account, you should create one now.
- Once logged in, select "Import" from the "References" menu on the
RefWorks page.
- The "Import Filter/Data Source" is "Innovative Interfaces INNOPAC" and
the "Database" is "University of California - Irvine - ANTPAC"
- If you want the references to import into a particular folder, select
that folder from the next drop-down menu.Choose to "Import Data from
the following
- Text File" and click on the "Browse" button.
- Select the ANTPAC file you saved previously and click on the "Import" button.
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Melvyl® Catalog Records
- While viewing your search results in the Melvyl® Catalog, select
desired records and click Print / Email.
- On the next page select Preview/Print, selected records, Long (Tagged)
format, deselect all, select UC Irvine and ASCII Format and click the
GO button.
- Click Preview / Print to receive the formatted records.
- Choose “save as” from the file menu. Name the file and
save as a .txt file.
- Now go to the RefWorks login page and log into your RefWorks account.
If you don't have a RefWorks account, you should create one now.
- Once logged in, select "Import" from the "References" menu on the
RefWorks page.
- The "Import Filter/Data Source" is "Melvyl" and the "Database" is "Melvyl
Catalog."If you want the references to import into a particular folder,
select that folder from the next drop-down menu.
- Choose to "Import Data from the following Text File" and click on
the "Browse" button.
- Select the Melvyl txt file you saved previously and click on the "Import" button.
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Exporting your EndNote libraries to RefWorks
When importing large amounts of references, it is recommended to import
no more than 2500 records (or 3MB of files) at a single time. This will
ensure a successful import.
- From EndNote, select the correct Output Style for the export. Under
the Edit menu select Output Styles.
- From the list of output styles select RefMan (RIS) Export select
it.
- Note: If you do not see this format, choose “Open Style Manager” from
the Edit menu. In the Sytle Manager window, click on “Find” and
choose “Export.” Check the RefMan format and close the
Style Manager. Go back to step 1 and start over.
- Select the references you want to export.
- Under the File menu select Export.
- A dialog box appears for you to select the location where you want
to save the file. Type a file name and select a location for importing
into RefWorks.
- Select Text as your Save As type and click Save.
- Go into RefWorks and from the References menu select Import.
- Select Desktop Biblio. Mgt. Software as your Import Filter and EndNote
(Ref Man RIS Format) as your Database. Make sure you select the appropriate
Mac or Windows version. Browse for and select the file you just created
from EndNote.
- Click Import.
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