Citation Management Tools
- RefWorks
RefWorks is a Web-based bibliography and database manager that allows users to store references, sort them into folders, and to format citations using a wide range of styles. RefWorks also offers many additional special features, including a plug-in program for Word that integrates references into your written work. Many major database vendors allow you to export records into RefWorks directly from the database interface.
To use this program, create a personal account, then download or enter citations that you want to keep track of. The citations can then be printed out in any of a wide number of styles. RefWorks has been licensed for use by anyone at UIUC.
For further information, see the Library's main RefWorks page, which includes instructions and FAQs.
- EndNote Connection Files and Guides
- EndNote is a commercial software package that is widely used for management of citations and bibliographies. The library does not provide the ENdNote software; you must purchase your own EndNote software or software license. Once you have EndNote installed, you can use this page to learn about and install connection files needed to transfer citations from some of the article indexing and abstracting resources to which we subscribe.
- EndNote Connection File for ILLINET Online
- EndNote can also be used to transfer citations/bibliographies directly from our online catalog, ILLINET online. A pre-configured EndNote/ILLINET connection file is provided on this page.
- Setting Up Saved Searches and Auto-Alerts in OVID and CSA Databases
- Setting up Saved Searches and Auto-Alerts in Other Databases
- Z39.50 clients configuration for access to ILLINET Online
- General information about configuring Z39.50 clients for access to ILLINET Online.
- Z39.50 clients configuration for access to OVID Databases
- General and contact information about configuring Z39.50 clients for access to OVID databases.
