RefWorks 2.0 - Creating a RefWorks Account

RefWorks is a web-based program that allows you to create a personal database of references and helps you format papers and bibliographies.

*Important Reminder for Off Campus Users*

• First-time or returning users wishing to access RefWorks from off-campus or from a non-registered IP address, must first enter the UAMS RefWorks Group Code before creating a new account or accessing an existing account. If you already have a RefWorks account, the Group Code was provided in the initial email when you registered. Please contact the UAMS Library Reference Department at 501.686.6734 or LibraryReferenceDesk@uams.edu or contact the UAMS RefWorks Account Administrator, Rena Sheffer, at 501.686.6747 in order to receive the UAMS RefWorks Group Code.

On Campus First-Time Users:

1. Go to www.refworks.com
2. Select "Login" at the upper left of the RefWorks menu bar.
3. Create your new account by selecting "Sign up for an individual account."

Off Campus First-Time Users:

1. Go to www.refworks.com
2. Select "Login using your Group Code" (see screenshot above)
3. Enter the Group Code (see screenshot below)
4. Create your new account by selecting "Sign up for an individual account."

Using RefWorks from Off-Campus (Returning Users):

1. Select "Login using your Group Code
2. Enter the Group Code (see screenshot below)
3. Select "Go To Login"
4. Sign-in as an individual user

Questions?

Rena Sheffer | 501-686-6747 |ShefferRenaA@uams.edu

Debra Miller | 501-686-6748 |MillerDebraL@uams.edu

Library Reference Desk | 501-686-6734 | LibraryReferenceDesk@uams.edu