No.14: RefWorks: create an account and log in
Introduction
You must create an individual account to use RefWorks whether you are on site or off site. Your account identifies you as belonging to the RCH library "group" of RefWorks users. Follow the instructions here for creating and logging in to your account.
Create an individual account
On site
Go to RefWorks and select Sign up for an Individual Account. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email.
You may create multiple accounts if you wish. There is no limit to the number or references in each account.
The 'Getting Started' page provides links to the Tutorial, Help and Quick Start Guide. This page no longer appears once references are added to the account, but the links are available via the 'Help' menu.
Off site
Contact the library to get the Group Code for remote access. Go to RefWorks and enter the Group Code on the Remote Access tab, then select Go To Login. Select Sign up for an Individual Account. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email.
You may create multiple accounts if you wish. There is no limit to the number or references in each account.
The 'Getting Started' page provides links to the Tutorial, Help and Quick Start Guide. This page no longer appears once references are added to the account, but the links are available via the 'Help' menu.
Log in
On site
Go to RefWorks and log in using the details you set up when you created your individual account.
Off site
Contact the library to get the Group Code for remote access. Go to RefWorks and enter the Group Code on the Remote Access tab, then select Go To Login. Log in using the details you set up when you created your individual account.
More help
- Come to a free RefWorks training session at the library.
- Contact the library