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Getting References

RefWorks supports a variety of methods to transfer references from databases into your RefWorks folders, or to create references manually:

  • Z39.50 connection file search
  • manual input (not included in this tutorial)
  • direct export from a database
  • import from a text-based file of saved references

The connection file method links out to a catalog (e.g. GIL@UGA) or to PubMed. The connection file is a Z39.50 standard search interface designed to interact seamlessly with numerous library catalogs and PubMed, another name for the popular MEDLINE. The connections are initiated within RefWorks, rather than a separate browser window. You simply type the search elements of the field (title, author, etc.) to execute a search.

The manual input (no demonstration at this time) requires you to type each field's data (title, authors, etc.) into an empty record. Both the connection transfer method and the manual keying of data begin in RefWorks.

By contrast, direct export or import, begin in individual databases in GALILEO®. References pass from the databases to your RefWorks account via export or saved references in a mostly error-free fashion. Be aware that occasional errors may occur using any of these automated transfer methods. Review the references you put into your RefWorks databases for completeness and clarity regardless of the input method you use.

Top right quadrant, Manual Input, is unavailable at this time

PDF button links to PDF guide on this topic Connect to a Library Catalog (GIL@UGA) (1:57)
To try this method: RefWorks account > Search menu > Online Catalog or Database

PDF button links to PDF guide on this topic Direct Export from CSA Databases (1:25)
To try this method, choose one of the following CSA databases in GALILEO®. If you are trying this from off campus, you will need the current GALILEO® password.
Aquatic Sciences & Fisheries Abstracts
ARTBibliographies Modern
Criminal Justice Abstracts
GeoRef & GeoRef In Process
Worldwide Political Science Abstracts

PDF button links to PDF guide on this topic Direct Export from EBSCOhost Databases (1:45)
To try this method, choose one of the following CSA databases in GALILEO®. If you are trying this from off campus, you will need the current GALILEO® password.
Academic Search Premier
Communication & Mass Media Complete
ERIC
MLA International Bibliography
PsycINFO

PDF button links to PDF guide on this topic Import from JSTOR (2:11)
To try this method in JSTOR, click on the link below. If you are trying this from off campus, you will need the current GALILEO® password.
JSTOR

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Top left quadrant links to Connect to a Library Catalog (GIL@UGA) Bottom right quadrant links to Import from JSTOR demo Top left of bottom left quadrant links to Direct Export from CSA Databases demo Bottom right of bottom left quadrant links to Direct Export from EBSCOhost Databases demo