RefWorks is a research management tool you can use to create bibliographies, format footnotes, and organize information that you import from the library's databases and other online sources.
Footnotes and bibliographies created with RefWorks are only as good as the information you import. You will still need to edit some references. For help with that, refer to the library's guide to citing sources.
Note: Off campus users should contact the Lynn Mayo to set up a new account.
The library has well over 100 databases configured to export records to RefWorks. Step-by-step instructions are available for each of these in our guide to exporting records to RefWorks.
RefWorks has a feature called RefGrab-It for capturing bibliographic information from web pages. It is available in two versions -- a bookmarklet that works with either Internet Explorer or Firefox and downloadable plug-ins for Internet Explorer and Firefox. A link to instructions for downloading and using RefGrab-It is available from the "Tools" drop-down menu once you have logged into RefWorks.
To create a biliography using RefWorks you should first do the following:
Basic instructions for formatting bibliographies are demonstrated in the RefWorks Creating a Standalone Bibliography tutorial.
RefWorks has a feature called Write-N-Cite that can format footnotes and inserts them into your paper. Follow the directions below to download Write-N-Cite on your computer, and then consult the library's guide to using Write-N-Cite for help getting started.
RefWorks imports references based on import filters that have been created using data samples from various service providers and databases. Occasionally, there is data that is not imported or data that is imported into an incorrect reference type or field. Any data that is not recognized is reported in the import log.
It's important to check all of your references to make sure the information imported correctly.
Click the View Log button to view information about the imported references. You may see any of the following messages:
When you are off campus you must login from the library's RefWorks page in order to be authenticated as a valid Hamilton user.
When using Write-N-Cite from off-campus you must always connect to RefWorks via the library's proxy server in order to be authenticated as a valid Hamilton user. You will then need to modify the settings in the Write-N-Cite preferences.
Windows users:
Download the Write-N-Cite plug-in from RefWorks.
Go to Start/Programs/RefWorks/WNC Proxy Configuration Utility
In the box that appears for proxy server information type the following URL: http://ez.hamilton.edu:2048/login?url=https://www.refworks.com/Refworks/?WNC=true
Click OK.
Macintosh users:
Download the Write-N-Cite plug-in from RefWorks.
Activate Write-N-Cite.
Select Preferences from the Write-N-Cite menu.
Select the Proxy option and enter the following URL:
http://ez.hamilton.edu:2048/login?url=https://www.refworks.com/Refworks/?WNC=true
Restart Write-N-Cite for this proxy configuration to take effect.
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The RefWorks Working with RefMobile page provides instructions for accessing RefWorks using a mobile device.
You need to login using Hamilton College's group code when using RefMobile. Contact a reference librarian at askref@hamilton.edu or 315-859-4479 if you've lost the RefWorks email you received when you first set up an account. It has the group code.
Yes! RefWorks offers free lifelong access to alumni.
Following graduation you should login to RefWorks and choose the Update Profile link at the top of the page. Change the Type of User to "Alumni" and replace your Hamilton email with an active account.
Contact a reference librarian at askref@hamilton.edu or 315-859-4735. RefWorks also provides many online guides, some of which are listed below:
