What is RefWorks?

RefWorks is a bibliographic management tool that enables you to create and organise your own personal database of references and citations and to share these with colleagues. You can add citations while you write a paper and then use RefWorks to format the paper in the referencing style you choose, adding both in-text references and a bibliography.

RefWorks is web-based so it is available at any time, from any computer with an Internet connection. It can be used with all major web browsers and is compatible with multiple platforms, including Windows, Mac and Unix.

Setting up access

To access RefWorks for the first time and set up your account:

1. From the Library's home page, select the RefWorks link, which is listed under the Quick Links heading.
2. On the page that appears, select RefWorks.
3. After completing the proxy login form, the RefWorks login screen will appear.
4. Make sure the screen says "RefWorks User Login for University of Canberra".
5. Click the Sign up for an Individual Account link.
6. Complete the New User Information boxes. Use a UC email address, e.g., u1234546@student.canberra.edu.au or j.jones@student.canberra.edu.au
7. Click Register. You will be taken into your personal RefWorks database and will see Welcome, Your Name in the top right hand corner of the screen. You will receive an email confirming your registration details.

If you have already registered your details and signed up for an individual account, enter your login name and password and click Login.

Note: If you have lost any of your registration details, click the Forgot your log-in? link on the RefWorks User login screen, enter your email address in the box provided and RefWorks will re-send the details to you.

RefShare

RefShare provides RefWorks users with a quick and easy way to share their research. Further information on RefShare is available from:

• RefShare Fact Sheet (PDF 395kb)

You can get help at the Library Research Assistance Desk or phone 6201 5082 during Library opening hours.

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