Library Instruction

RefWorks and Ebrary Databases

What is RefWorks?

If you do not already have a  RefWorks account, click Sign up for an individual account and follow the steps.

1. From the search results list, click the record to import into RefWorks.

2. Citations must be manually entered into RefWorks. The citation information is available on the left side.

3. There is no direct import option. Logon to RefWorks from the Library’s homepage.

4. When  prompted to log into RefWorks, enter your

1. Login ID.
2. Password.
3. Click Login.

5. Once logged in to RefWorks, select Add New Reference from the References drop down menu.

6. Select the appropriate citation style from the drop down menu. If uncertain, select MLA 6th edition.

7. Specify a folder (if any) where the entry will be placed.

8. In the Ref Type field select Book, Whole from the drop down menu

9. In the Source Type field select Electronic.

10. Complete all the citation information in the fields marked with a green check mark

11. Click Save Reference.

12. If saved properly, the message "This reference has been saved" will appear.

13. The reference can be viewed by:

1. Viewing the folder the reference was saved in.
2. Viewing the References not in folder option under View.
3. Viewing the Reference List by clicking Back to Reference List.