These instructions assume that you have searched a WebSpirs database and have a list of results.

Exporting References from a WebSPIRS Database

1. From the Result List, check the references you want to import.
2. Click the Save icon on the menu bar above your results.

1. Click the Export to RefWorks radio button. .
2. Click the down arrow in the select box under the Save these fields section, and click Complete Record.
3. Un-check Search History under the Also save section.
4. Click the OK button.

Importing References into RefWorks

The RefWorks User Login page will open

NOTE: If you are in an off-campus location, you will be asked for a 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.