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RefWorks

NU Library's preferred research management tool.

Migrate References from Legacy into New RefWorks

RefWorks users have two option for moving existing references into the New RefWorks:

Legacy RefWorks

Option 1: If you have a current account for Legacy RefWorks, after logging in you will see a link to move to the newest version (shown in the image above). Follow the automated process to move your username, password, and references to the New RefWorks.

NOTE:

  • If you are currently using Write-in-Cite and have an MS Word document in progress, then you will want to wait until you have completed your document.
  • Legacy RefWorks will be available until at least 2018 and maybe longer. You can continue using the old version and the new version side by side.
Legacy RefWorks screenshot with an arrow pointing to the link "Move to the newest version of RefWorks from ProQuest."
 
Option 2:  You can bring your RefWorks data into the New RefWorks from within your New RefWorks account via Import references. Read more here.
RefWorks screenshot with an arrow pointing to the Import references link.
 

 

Other Citation Management Tools


ReadCube
  1. From the library view select the article or articles and right click to bring up Export Options.
  2. Select Export to RefMan (RIS) file and save the file.
  3. In RefWorks, click the Add a reference icon , then select Import References
  4. Drag and drop the saved file into RefWorks into the box, or use the link to “select a file from your computer” and upload it. 
 
EndNote
  1. You can easily import your EndNote into your RefWorks account:In EndNote, go to Edit > Output Styles > Open Style Manager
  2. Check “RefMan (RIS) Export”.
  3. In your EndNote library, select the references you would like to export.
  4. Go to File > Export and save the file, making sure the output styles field is set to “RefMan (RIS) Export”.
  5. In RefWorks, click the Add a reference icon , then select Import References
  6. Drag and drop the saved file into RefWorks into the box, or use the link to “select a file from your computer” and upload it. 
 
Mendeley

​You can automatically import your Mendeley database in just a few clicks from within your RefWorks account.  Read more here.
 
You can also manually move your Mendeley database.  Here’s how:
  1. From Mendeley Desktop, select record(s) and right click. Select Export, Research Information Systems (*ris).
  2. A dialog box appears for you to select the location where you want to save the file. Type a file name and select a location to save the file.
  3. In RefWorks, click the Add a reference icon , then select Import References
  4. Drag and drop the saved file into RefWorks into the box, or use the link to “select a file from your computer” and upload it. 
 
Zotero
  1. Select references. 
  2. Right-click and choose Export Selected Items. Choose RIS. Save the file.
  3. In RefWorks, click the Add a reference icon , then select Import References
  4. Drag and drop the saved file into RefWorks into the box, or use the link to “select a file from your computer” and upload it. 
 
Papers
  1. In your Papers library, highlight the references you want to export.
  2. Under the File menu, choose 'Export...' and choose the Refman RIS option. Save the file.
  3. In RefWorks, click the Add a reference icon , then select Import References
  4. Drag and drop the saved file into RefWorks into the box, or use the link to “select a file from your computer” and upload it. 

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