RefWorks and ITB databases

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ITB Library: RefWorks Guide RefWorks and ITB Databases


A RefWorks account can be created by any ITB student or staff member.

For full details of how to create a RefWorks account, please see: http://issuu.com/itblibrary/docs/access_refworks_itb_library


ITB Databases ITB Library subscribes to a range of online databases. They are an excellent source of scholarly information! (http://blanchlib.itb.ie/screens/databases.html)

You can import citations into RefWorks from the following databases: • Academic Search Complete • Business Source Complete • Emerald Fulltext • IEEE Xplore • Infotrac Onefile • Science Direct You can also import citations into RefWorks from the library catalogue via: • One Search


One Search One Search is a federated search engine; you can use it to search ITB Library’s catalogue and online databases simultaneously. You can access it via the library catalogue: http://blanchlib.itb.ie Search One Search for any references you wish to import into RefWorks


Add each reference you wish to import into RefWorks to the Saved Items folder. Note: this folder will automatically empty when you close the browser. Add references to the folder by clicking on the Save this Item icon beside each reference.


Click on the Saved Items folder when all the references have been added A window opens. Click on the RefWorks tab. You will be prompted to log in to your RefWorks account.


RefWorks will indicate that new references have been imported

Close the notification window to view the imported references


Academic Search Complete Business Source Complete Search Academic Search Complete or Business Source Complete at http://blanchlib.itb.ie/screens/databases.html or via One Search If you wish to add a reference to RefWorks open the document by clicking on the article title. Then click on the Cite icon.


Click on Export to Bibliographic Management Software


Select Direct Export to RefWorks and click on Save You will be prompted to log in to your RefWorks account


RefWorks will indicate that new references have been imported

Close the notification window to view the imported references


Emerald Fulltext Search Emerald Fulltext at http://blanchlib.itb.ie/screens/databases.html or via One Search

In order to add references to RefWorks, we must first add them to a Marked List. Open the document by clicking on the title. Click Go to add reference.


Click on Marked Lists when all the references have been added Note: this list will automatically empty when you close the browser.


Select each reference, from the Marked List, that you wish to import into RefWorks


Click on Export Citations. Click on Export to RefWorks. You will be prompted to log in to your RefWorks account.


A window opens in the RefWorks browser showing that references have been imported

Close the window to view the imported references


IEEE Xplore Search IEEE Xplore at http://blanchlib.itb.ie/screens/databases.html or via One Search If you wish to add a reference to RefWorks open the document by clicking on the article title. Then click on the Download Citation icon.


Select to download either Citation Only or Citation & Abstract Select RefWorks and click on Download Citation

You will be prompted to log in to your RefWorks account


A window opens in the RefWorks browser showing that references have been imported

Close the window to view the imported references


Infotrac Onefile Search Infotrac Onefile at http://blanchlib.itb.ie/screens/databases.html or via One Search If you wish to add a reference to RefWorks open the document by clicking on the article title. Then click on the Citation Tools icon.


Select RefWorks and click on Export


Click on RefWorks You will be prompted to log in to your RefWorks account


A window opens in the RefWorks browser showing that references have been imported

Close the window to view the imported references


Science Direct Search Science Direct at http://blanchlib.itb.ie/screens/databases.html or via One Search In order to add import Science Direct references into RefWorks we must add alter our settings. Click on My Settings.


Click on Modify Personal Details and Preferences


Log in to (or register for) your Science Direct account


Under RefWorks Settings, add your Group Code (RWBlanchardstownIT), RefWorks login name and RefWorks password. Click Save.


Search Science Direct for references you wish to import into RefWorks. Click on Export Citation

Select Citations and Abstracts Select RefWorks Direct Export Click Export


A window opens in the RefWorks browser showing that references have been imported

Close the window to view the imported references


RefWorks at ITB Library

Learn more at: Library Catalogue: http://blanchlib.itb.ie

Contact us at: LibraryInfo@itb.ie

The Library Institute of Technology Blanchardstown Road North Blanchardstown Dublin 15


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