University Libraries
RefWorks - Importing from Catalogs

 

BGSU Libraries Catalog & OhioLINK Catalog

  1. Perform search.
  2. Save records of interest (Save Marked).
  3. Click on View Saved.
  4. Choose Full Display
  5. Choose Local Disk
  6. Click on Submit
  7. Popup box File Download appears – choose Save.
  8. Save the document as a .txt file in a place you’ll remember.
  9. Close box when download is complete.
  10. Login to your RefWorks account.
  11. Click on References – Import
  12. Import Filter/Data Source – choose Bowling Green State University
  13. Database – choose BGSU Libraries Catalog  (Full Display) or OhioLINK Central Catalog (Full Display)
  14. Import Reference into – optional. Choose a folder if you wish.
  15. Import Data from the following Text File – should be chosen.
  16. Use Browse button to find file you just saved.
  17. Click Import.
  18. Should see a message stating Import completed – X records imported.

Questions or Comments?  Contact
Linda Rich, Reference Coordinator