Attention RefWorks users! Write-N-Cite III has been released - Now compatible with Office 2007 and includes other great new features. (Note: Windows users only, not yet available for Mac) Download instructions
- How do I import records from the usmai catalog into RefWorks?
- What is Write-N-Cite?
- Why do I have to login again to use Write-N-Cite? I’m already logged in to RefWorks!?
- Can I use Write-N-Cite on the Library's computers? Where is it located?
- Write-N-Cite used to work for me, but now it cannot connect?
- Why is it asking me for a group code?
- How can I get RefWorks to work with Google Scholar?
- How do I export citations from a specific database?
- What is RefGrab-It, and how can I add it to my browser toolbar?
- When I try to export references from an online database with a RefWorks option, nothing happens. What do I do?
- Can I share just a single citation or a few citations with a colleague without inserting them in a word document?
- I'm having trouble adding RefGrab-It to my toolbar - what should I do?
Q. How do I import records from the usmai catalog into RefWorks?
A. Follow these instructions:
- Perform a search in the usmai catalog. On the results page, use the check boxes to select the records you would like to import into RefWorks.
- Use the save/email option at the top of the page. In the format drop down box, select Refworks/Endnote/Procite. Save the file on your computer.
- Login to RefWorks. Click on Import. Select University of Maryland, Baltimore as your import filter and then "usmai catalog" as your database.
- Browse for your file and then click import.
- Click on view last imported folder to view your references.
Q. What is Write-N-Cite?
A. Write-N-Cite allows you to run an abbreviated version of RefWorks in your word processor specifically to place references in your document and generate a formatted bibliography. With Write-N-Cite, you can cite references in a manuscript with the click of a button. To download, login to RefWorks, click on Tools, and then Write-N-Cite. Note: Write-N-Cite III now available. Current users may want to download the new version and follow instructions below to configure. Need assistance? Ask Us!
Off-campus Write-N-Cite (WNC) users need to make one quick change. After downloading and installing the WNC utility:
- For Windows: Select the Start Button-->Programs-->RefWorks-->WNC Configuration Utility
For Mac: Select Preferences from the Write-N-Cite menu. - Copy and Paste in the following URL:
http://proxy-hs.researchport.umd.edu/login?url=https://www.refworks.com/Refworks/?WNC=true - Click OK (For Mac: Restart Write-N-Cite)
WNC should now be configured. You will be prompted for your library barcode when WNC starts. See the Guide to using Write-N-Cite for more information.
Q. Why do I have to login again to use Write-N-Cite? I’m already logged in to RefWorks!?
A. Write-N-Cite is a separate, mini-version of RefWorks that works together with Microsoft Word, so it has a separate login. You will notice it does not offer all the options you see in RefWorks, but is mainly used for placing references into your documents and creating bibliographies.
Q. Can I use Write-N-Cite on the Library's computers? Where is it located?
A. Yes, it is an icon on the desktop of the public computers and can also be found when clicking on Programs>RefWorks>Write-N-Cite
Q. Write-N-Cite used to work for me, but now it cannot connect?
A. A newer version of Write-N-Cite might be available. Please try re-installing it to see if this fixes the problem. To install it, login to your RefWorks account, select Write-N-Cite from the Tools menu, and follow the instructions.
Q. Why is it asking me for a group code?
A. You should never need to enter a Group Code in order to access RefWorks or Write-N-Cite. Group codes are used by some institutions to help RefWorks identify a user's affiliation. We are using the library proxy server for all off-campus access to RefWorks and Write-N-Cite. Please use the links on this website to Login to RefWorks from off-campus, since our links are proxy-safe. Alternatively, you can bookmark the following address:
http://proxy-hs.researchport.umd.edu/login?url=http://www.refworks.com/refworks
Q. How can I get RefWorks to work with Google Scholar?
A. First, always search Google Scholar from the database list on our web page. This will allow RefWorks to use the library proxy server when you import Scholar references into RefWorks. Additionally, starting from the library web page will mean you also automatically have direct access, both on and off campus, to subscription articles already paid for through the library.
Next, you'll need to set your Google Scholar preferences to enable importing of references into RefWorks:
- Click on Scholar Preferences next to the search box.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and select the radio button next to Show links to import citations into…
- Make sure is selected in the drop down box.
Q. How do I export citations from a specific database?
A. Different database vendors have different instructions for exporting citations.
Downloading Instructions for Popular Databases from HS/HSL
From RefWorks:
Directions for Exporting Citations from Article Databases
Q. What is RefGrab-It, and how can I add it to my browser toolbar?
A. RefGrab-It is an add-on from RefWorks that allows you to capture web page information and import it into your account. The link resides in your favorites (IE) or bookmarks (FireFox) folder in your browser. To add RefGrab-It login to RefWorks, click on Tools and then RefGrab-It. From that information page right-click on the link for your preferred browser. For IE select “add to favorites” from the menu. Click yes to proceed and the add favorite box will appear. In FireFox, select “bookmark this link” from the menu and an add bookmark box will appear.
To use RefGrab-It: When you are viewing a web page whose information you would like to capture, simply click on RefGrab-It in your favorites or bookmarks list. If you are already logged into RefWorks it will show the page information; if not, it will prompt you to login. Click the import button to bring the record into your account. NOTE: RefGrab-It uses a pop-up window, so your pop-up blockers must be turned off!
Q. When I try to export references from an online database with a RefWorks option, nothing happens. What do I do?
A. You have a couple of options. First, you can check to see if the popup window blocker is set on your browser or personal firewall or security software.
In Internet Explorer you can control the pop-up blocker by going to Tool>Internet Options. Click on the Privacy tab and uncheck block popups box.
In FireFox, click on Tools>Options>Content and uncheck the block popups box.
If you’ve added the Google or Yahoo! toolbar to your browser, the popup blocker may be set on those and it will need to be turned off.
You can also save your references as text a text file (.txt) and import into RefWorks.
Q. Can I share just a single citation or a few citations with a colleague without inserting them in a word document?
A. You have several options. You can create a separate folder with only those items in it and use the share references option under tools to share the folder. Your colleagues will receive an email with a url to click on to view the folder.
Alternatively, you can check the box next to the references you wish to share and then click the button for "add to my list". Then you can select Bibliography from the top menu and select a format style. Be sure to select the radio button next to "from my list" before clicking on "create bibliography." This will create a brief bibliography that you can attach to an email.
Q. I'm having trouble adding RefGrab-It to my toolbar - what should I do?
A. In RefWorks click on Tools and then RefGrab-It. Right-click on the RefGrab-It link for either IE or Firefox and choose add to favorites. It should show up in your favorites list in your browser.
For more FAQ’s check out the following:
RefWorks Frequently Asked Questions
University of Illinois FAQ
