Since an initial preview in 2009 and a public launch in May last year, users of the personal reference/bibliography management tool RefWorks have had the option to try out a new RefWorks 2.0 interface, in addition to the familiar, ‘Classic’ version of RefWorks.
(If you haven’t tried the new version yet, you can take a look at it by logging in to RefWorks, then clicking on the ‘RefWorks 2.0′ link in the top right-hand corner of the screen.)
Now, RefWorks have announced that RefWorks ‘Classic’ is to be phased out by the end of 2011.
- On 29 October 2011, RefWorks 2.0 will become the default view of RefWorks (with the option to switch back to RefWorks Classic if you still want to)
- On or around 31 December 2011, RefWorks Classic will be switched off for good.
Goodbye old RefWorks…
…hello new RefWorks!
Here are some useful links for getting to grips with RefWorks 2.0:
- ‘Resource Centre‘ (RefWorks’ searchable help site)
- Frequently-asked questions about RefWorks 2.0
- Quick start help guide [PDF]
- Tutorials
- Webinars
RefWorks have also announced that they’ll shortly be releasing a new version of the Write-N-Cite software for Windows and Mac, to go with RefWorks 2.0. (“Until then… Write-N-Cite remains available, and is fully compatible with the RefWorks 2.0 interface.“)
If you have any questions about RefWorks in general or the move to version 2.0 in particular, please email RefWorks@lincoln.ac.uk
