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/) we ask you to upgrade by end of December 2022.
- 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.
When should I upgrade to New RefWorks?
The sooner the better. We advise that you upgrade by the end of 2022.
What if I am working on a document?
You can upgrade at any time but you may wish to delay a little until:
IMPORTANT: Always save a copy of your documents before upgrading them.
Should I upgrade if I am writing up my PhD?
Will all my data map exactly as it is from Legacy to New RefWorks?
What happens about folders I share with colleagues?
Re-share any shared folders (formerly called shared collections), including those 'publicly' shared via URL.
See how to share folders and the improved sharing methods in Sharing Folders of References.