RefWorks: switch from Classic to 2.0 interface

Currently the UU uses the so-called RefWorks Classic interface. As of July 17 it is possible to use the new 2.0 interface using the switch in the top-right corner of the screen. The new interface is a major overhaul and takes some getting used to, but the functionality remains the same. A few screens (Write-n-Cite and
RefGrab-It) will get their new skin only this fall.

On October 29th, 2011 RefWorks 2.0 will become the default interface. Through the end of the year it will remain possible to switch back to RefWorks Classic, but from 2012 RefWorks 2.0 will be the only interface available.

RefWorks has some material available to make for a smooth switch:

RefWorks 2.0 Quick Start Guide

Demo of the new interface

Tutorials (‘fundamentals and ‘advaced features’)

Free live webinars (recorded webinars also available)

The demo especially is helpful as it gives a quick impression of the most important changes.

RefWorks is listening, blogs work

Blogs do have an impact. After the posting of (y)our wish list we got reaction form RefWorks stating that the list had been passed on to RefWorks developers. It is very likely that at least a few of the issues mentioned in the list will be solved in the next major update expected this summer. So keep sending in your feedback, by mail (j.bosman [at] uu.nl) or by commenting on the posts here. You can also join in and ask for a password to post directly.