Introduction to RefWorks

Sharing References using RefShare

How do you share references with your colleagues, friends, etc.?

RefShare is a module of RefWorks that allows you to share your citations with friends, colleagues, students, etc. regardless of whether they have a RefWorks account.

How does it work?

RefWorks creates a stable URL which can then be shared or linked to.

To access RefShare:

1.  Login to RefWorks account

2.  Click on Organize & Share Folders tab

3.  Click on the icon with the green arrow next to the folder you wish to share

4.  At the top of this page you will see a URL.  This URL can be shared with others to allow access to the folder, or your entire database

5.  Select your preferences from the various sections of the page, i.e. Share options, Limitations, Output Style options,   etc..

6.  Click Save

7.  The icon will now change (see below). Clicking on it will provide the following options: Share Link, Remove Share, Shared Folder Options, and Email this share          

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