LEGACY RefWorks has now been deactivated and accounts can no longer be accessed.
All active users of RefWorks should now be using only the newer, updated version of RefWorks as outlined in this LibGuide.
All users of the new version of RefWorks should continue to have access to their accounts as usual.
RefWorks (ProQuest) is an online tool that allows you to collect, store and manage your references.
This guide will take you through how to:
When creating your account make sure you choose RefWorks (ProQuest) with a blue title bar and NOT RefWorks (Legacy) with the orange title bar which has now been deactivated.
RCM users on devices linked to Solent (e.g. on campus computers) may experience an issue with RCM hanging when inserting a reference. If you login to RCM each time you open Word it may prevent the issue occurring but if you do experience it, please try the steps below.
If RCM hangs when you try and insert a reference you can try a couple of options to fix it:
You can insert a reference list by copying and pasting references from your RefWorks account instead if needed.
Use the link below to log into the latest version of RefWorks.