What is RefWorks?

RefWorks is a cloud-based citation manager that allows users to collect, organise, and share references while integrating seamlessly with word processors for citation and bibliography creation. It is particularly suited for academic institutions and supports collaboration among users.

How Does RefWorks Work?

1. Access: Sign up via your institution or directly through the RefWorks website.
2. Adding References: Import references from databases, upload files (e.g., PDFs), or manually input data.
3. Organising: Use folders, tags, and projects to manage references.
4. Citing: Install the RefWorks Citation Manager (RCM) for Word or Google Docs to insert citations and generate bibliographies.

Why Use RefWorks?

• Web-Based: Accessible from any device with internet access.
• Institutional Support: Allows library administrators to define citation styles and analyse usage.
• Collaboration: Share references with colleagues or within research groups.
• Large Storage: Offers up to 100GB of storage for PDFs and other files.

Key Features

• Import Options: Import references from databases, library catalogs, or other citation managers.
• PDF Management: Drag-and-drop PDFs into your library; metadata is extracted automatically.
• Collaboration Tools: Share folders with other users privately or publicly.
• Citation Styles: Supports numerous styles with a customisable citation style editor.
• Full-Text Search: Search across all uploaded documents and annotations.
• Integration: Works with Microsoft Word (via RCM) and Google Docs for streamlined writing.

How to Use RefWorks