Bibliographic Citation Managers
The UM subscription to RefWorks ended March 1, 2009.
Citation issues to be aware of
Select list of citation managers Comparison Chart: RefWorks/EndNote/Zotero
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Bibliographic citation managers help researchers keep track of their references for research papers, theses, dissertations, journal articles, publication lists, course reserve lists, or any other writing needs. The software also facilitates the downloading of citations directly from the Web, online databases, and online library catalogs. Using bibliographic citation managers helps researchers create bibliographies or lists of references and easily format them in a wide variety of styles. You are responsible for the accuracy of all citations used in your assignments. Check all of your citations carefully. You may need to edit the citation format. Pay particular attention to the format for citations retrieved through online databases (such as Academic Search or JSTOR). In many citation styles (such as MLA) you must note the database from which you retrieved a source, as well as the date accessed. That information may not automatically export from the database into the citation manager. You may have to add that information as you import. Use the "Global Edit" function and click on "Electronic Source Related Fields." See also: Below are some alternatives to RefWorks along with information on how to import data from RefWorks into these alternatives. This is not an exclusive list and the University of Maryland Libraries does not officially endorse these products or their providers. Endnote, Procite, and Reference Manager are types of bibliographic management software (not web-based) that aid researchers in managing references and creating bibliographies. This software is not freely available at UM but must be purchased by the individual.
About bibliographic citation managers
Citation issues to be aware of
Citation Style guides
UM Code of Academic IntegritySelect list of citation managers
EndNote/ProCite/Reference Manager
Downloading from and Troubleshooting Endnote and Procite
EndNoteWeb
EndNoteWeb is a web-based service for managing and citing references in papers and creating bibliographies. It can be used in conjunction with EndNote and the ISI Web of KnowledgeSM research platform. Please note that access to EndNoteWeb is only available to University of Maryland faculty, staff, and students.
Accessing, Using, and Getting Help with EndNoteWeb
RefWorks
RefWorks will no longer be available through the University of Maryland College Park beginning March 1, 2009. You may register for a personal subscription, at an annual cost of $100, from RefWorks. For more information about using RefWorks, see RefWorks: Online Tool for Managing Citations.
Exporting from and Getting Help with RefWorks
and select Import.Zotero
Zotero is a free Firefox extension that collects, manages, and cites research sources and creates bibliographies. It also works with Netscape navigator 9.0 and Flock. Zotero is continuously being improved with new features and is useful for importing non-traditional resources like blogs and wikis as well as linking to web pages and pdf files. Keep in mind that Zotero requires more time to maintain and its library is stored locally on a workstation, not on a remotely accessible server.
Accessing, Using, and Getting Help with Zotero
