Update 3/23: RefWorks appears to be functioning properly.
Intermittent and random access and functionality issues are being reported by RefWorks users. The problem should be fixed by 2pm. If you experience problems after 2pm, please report the specifics to askus@unmc.edu or 559-6221.
A temporary solution may be to clear your Internet browser’s cache. Otherwise, if you are experiencing problems and need to save your search results, you can create save your results or search strategy into a personal account within the database:
Currently, direct exports from EBSCOhost MEDLINE to RefWorks are not working and groups of CINAHL records selected for direct export to RefWorks are not being exported in their entirety. Several academic institutions have reported the problems to EBSCO tech support and they have placed this issue as a high priority. We suggest that while these problems are being fixed, you search only one EBSCOhost database at a time and export results to RefWorks using the method described as Work-Around 3 on the RefWorks tips site. Please remember, before starting a second search in a different EBSCOhost database, export to RefWorks, and then delete any records that are still in your EBSCOhost folder from your first search.
Alternatively, you can search MEDLINE in the PubMed interface. Instructions for export from PubMed to RefWorks is also included in the RefWorks tip site.
The following free, hands-on classes are offered by the McGoogan Library for all UNMC faculty, staff and students. Register for the classes by e-mailing the class name and date you would like to attend and your phone number to: thartman@unmc.edu.
Beyond PubMed — March 8, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
You are familiar with PubMed, but what other information resources can be found at the National Library of Medicine Web site? This hands-on course will explore some of the databases association with the NLM Gateway resource.
Public Health Datasets — March 12, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Need help in locating health datasets? This class will give you strategies to use when looking for numeric datasets for your research needs.
Getting to Full Text — March 15, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
The Library provides access to thousands of electronic resources. Come and learn better ways to connect to full-text journals using a full range of tools.
Advanced RefWorks — March 25, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
This class is intended for regular RefWorks users who would like to gain more experience using advanced features and troubleshooting RefWorks problems.
Cited Reference Searching — March 29, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Locating cited references is useful for: finding current articles on a topic; identifying top researchers and institutions in a field; and for tenure, promotion and hiring decisions. Learn about the many resources available through the Library.
Create a searchable database from your MEDLINE, CINAHL, and PsycINFO search results. Use that database to insert citations and create bibliographies in your papers in just minutes. Reformat your paper for submission to a new journal in seconds. Learn how to do all this and more by attending our hands-on, RefWorks Basic Training Class. Those who attend will create their own RefWorks accounts (for free) through the McGoogan Library’s RefWorks site license or through RefWorks’ Alumni Program. The RefWorks Basic Training Class will be offered on:
The class is open to all UNMC faculty, staff and students and former UNMC faculty, staff, and students. Pre-registration is required. Please e-mail Cindy Schmidt at cmschmidt@unmc.edu to pre-register for a class or if you would like to arrange one-on-one instruction or additional classroom training sessions.