An alternative to RefWorks for Alumni might be to transfer your references to other software.
This example uses the web version Mendeley which is currently free (see more about Mendeley) but the procedure is similar if importing to Mendely Desktop or other reference management software..
Note - if you wish to preserve your RefWorks folder structure you must export one folder at a time.
1. Sign in to RefWorks (https://refworks.proquest.com/)
2. Sign in to Mendeley Web (www.mendeley.com)
Legacy RefWorks is being retired in 2023 and will not be available after 30th June. If you are not already using new RefWorks (https://refworks.proquest.com/) you must upgrade your account before you create an Alumni account..
- In Legacy RefWorks click the 'Upgrade to the latest version of RefWorks' button which is at top right of screen .
- Alternatively, create an account for New RefWorks and Import your references from Legacy (your folder structure will be retained and PDFs etc. imported).
Note: if you use Write-N-Cite to create in-text citations from RefWorks in your Word document it is best to complete your document before upgrading. If you do need to do the upgrade before your document is complete, take a backup copy before working on it with the new version. See Upgrade a Write-N-Cite document and contact the Library for guidance. |
See more guidance on Upgrading from Legacy to New RefWorks and also how to Upgrade a Write-N-Cite document.
As an alumni you may continue to use RefWorks for as long as the University continues to subscribe to RefWorks. Use one of the two methods below.
It is very important that you make arrangements to transfer your references before you actually leave the University. It is much easier to help you with this process while you still have a University network account so that you can access the University Portal and RefWorks.
You must have an existing username (your university email address) and password for new RefWorks (or RCM - RefWorks Citation Manager).
(If you normally 'Use login from my institution' and don't use RCM - see instructions below to create a personal login..)
If you usually 'Use Login from my Institution' you will need to create a user name and password to convert to an alumni account.
Login to New RefWorks: http://refworks.proquest.com
Click your name at the top right and select Settings.
Scroll down to Alternate Password and click on Set alternate Password.
Enter a new password and click Save