These instructions were created in Windows XP. In other operating systems the windows may have different names and a different look and feel. These instructions assume that you have searched an OhioLINK database and have a list of results.

Exporting References from an OhioLINK Database

1. After you submit your search strategy, the Results List of your search will display.
2. Move through the pages of your search results checking those references you want to export.
3. Then click the Stored Records button.

1. The Stored Records window will appear.
2. Click the Export Records link.

1. The Export Options window will appear.
2. Select Direct export to RefWorks
3. Accept the default setting, Automatically import into bibliographic manager program
4. Then click Export Now button.

Importing References from an OhioLINK Database into RefWorks

1. The RefWorks Login Center page will open
2. Enter your login name.
3. Enter your password.
4. Click the Login button.

NOTE: If you are in an off-campus location, the initial RefWorks Login Center page will look different and you will be asked for a Group Code. If you do not know the group code, call the reference desk at 513 745-4808 to obtain this information.

The RefWorks Import page will open

1. RefWorks will prompt with Import completed when it is finished.
2. Click View Last Imported Folder to view your references.

1. RefWorks will display references in the Last Imported Folder window.
2. For information about searching and sorting your citations or about creating and organizing folders click the RefWorks HELP link, or for information about downloading citations from different databases, see the RefWorks help links in the library's database lists (see second image below)..
3. Click the FIND IT @ XU icon to see if an article is available in full-text, print or microform format and to submit an interlibrary loan request.