You can import citations/references from the majority of the Library's databases into your RefWorks account for use in your footnotes or bibliographies. When importing references, please note the following:
If you use the Cross Search feature to search Library Databases, you will need to import references differently. Learn How.
Some citations/references may not import into your RefWorks account accurately. Always double-check the references for errors.
If you are having difficulty importing references from any of these databases, or you do not see a specific database included in the list, please feel free to Ask a Librarian.
Export Instructions by Database Name
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APA PsycNet
(PsycInfo, PsycBooks, PsycCritiques)
Search and mark the records you would like to import.
Click on "Export"
The file will be saved to your desktop.
Open RefWorks
Go to "References" and then "Import"
For "Import Filter/Data Source" select "RIS Format "
For "Database" select "RIS Format".
Under "Import Data from the following Text File", click on "Browse" to find your file.
Click "Import"
ARTstor
Search and select the images you would like to import.
On the menu at the top of the screen, select "Tools" and then "Save selected images as citations".
Go to "Tools" again, this time selecting "View and export saved citations".
Under "Export Options", select "Directly export citations into RefWorks.
Log into RefWorks using "Login Through Your Institution (Shibboleth Users)". Your references should automatically import.
(Index Islamicus, Sociological Abstracts, WorldWide Political Science Abstracts, etc.)
Search and mark the records you would like to import.
Click on the "Export to RefWorks" button.
Log into RefWorks using "Login Through Your Institution (Shibboleth Users)". If RefWorks does not open automatically in another window, you may need to click on an additional link.
From the Google Scholar search page, click on the Scholars Preferences link..
Scroll down to the Bibliography Manager section.
Select Show Links to Import into and select RefWorks from the drop-down.
Click Save Preferences.
B. Export records into RefWorks:
Conduct your search in Google Scholar
Each record displayed will have an Import into RefWorks link. Clicking on the link will launch the RefWorks login page.
Log into RefWorks using "Login Through Your Institution (Shibboleth Users)".
Once you log in, you are brought automatically to the Edit view of the reference. If you do not wish to edit the record, you can navigate to any other area of RefWorks.
Your record is stored in your Last Imported Folder.
RefWorks should automatically open. Log into RefWorks using "Login Through Your Institution (Shibboleth Users)".
Your references should import automatically.
To export multiple records from JSTOR, you will need to create a personal JSTOR account. To create an account, click on the "Login" link at very top right of your screen.
Search and mark the records you would like to export
Select "Save Citations" (you will need a JSTOR account, please see above).
Select "# Saved Citations" at the top-right side of the screen.
Mark the records you would like export again and click "Export Article Citations"
Select "RefWorks"
RefWorks should automatically open. Log into RefWorks using "Login Through Your Institution (Shibboleth Users)".
Your references should import automatically.
Please be aware that when you save citations for export, they will remain listed in your JSTOR account. If you do not wish to keep them, you will need to delete them.
(WorldCat, MLA, GEOBASE, Alternative Press Index, WilsonSelect, etc.)
Search and mark the records you would like to import.
Select the "Marked Records" option at the top of your screen.
Select the "Export" icon in the grey toolbar.
Select "RefWorks" under "Export To".
Select "Export".
RefWorks should appear on your screen. Log into RefWorks using "Login Through Your Institution (Shibboleth Users)". Please Note: If you cannot open RefWorks, you may need to disable pop-ups.
Select references in SciFinder Scholar results list by checking boxes to the left of the citation
Select File/Save As… from top menu bar in SciFinder Scholar
From Save as Type drop down menu, select Tagged Format and type in desired filename; note the folder location where the file is saved or change to another folder
Login to RefWorks
Choose References/Import from RefWorks menu
Select CAS SciFinder from Import Filter/Data Source dropdown menu
Select CAPlus from Database dropdown menu
Use Browse to locate the save tagged format text file
and chose "Direct Export to RefWorks".
at the top left-hand side of the screen.