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RefWorks guide: Getting information into RefWorks

Exporting references from databases into RefWorks

1. Do a search in a database of your choice, select the references you want and click (depending on the database) for example:

  • RefWorks-export
  • Save or send selected references / Export - RefWorks
  • Download Record into RefWorks Direct Export Tool
  • Direct Export to RefWorks
  • RefWorks Direct Export

If none of the above can't be directly found in the database, then the references can be exported by clicking the print/save -button (save, export, download, display, export citation, export option tms.).

2. After this (and depending on the database) you'll have to view and choose some specific settings that will be used in importing the references.

3. After approving the settings the login page of RefWorks might open into a new window. For the import to success, you'll have to be logged in to RefWorks.

Exporting References to RefWorks

Adding references into RefWorks manually

You can also add references into RefWorks manually with a form:

  1. From top of the page click + and select Create new reference. Write all the needed information into the form.
  2. Select Save
  3. The reference will move into Not in Folder -folder. You can then transfer it to a folder of your choice.

Manually Adding References

Example: Exporting references from KAMK-Finna

KAMK-Finna is a search service where you can find all the electronical and printed materials provided by KAMK library. You can also directly export references from KAMK-Finna to RefWorks with following steps:

  1. Search for the material you need and in the search results click the name of the book to open the record.
  2. From the top of the page click Export reference -> Export to RefWorks. A new window will open asking you to choose between old RefWorks and new ProQuest RefWorks. Select the ProQuest RefWorks and it will ask you to login to RefWorks.
  3. Enter your RefWorks user id and password and login. The reference will be added automatically to RefWorks.

Library will help you with RefWorks

If you have any questions or if you're in need of additional training in use of RefWorks, feel free to contact the library. 

  • Kajaanin ammattikorkeakoulu
  • PL 52, Ketunpolku 1
  • 87101 KAJAANI
  • kajaanin.amk@kamk.fi
  • Saavutettavuusseloste
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