Saving Your References When You Leave VCU
You may save your references in several export formats for use in a variety of bibliographic management tools, including RefWorks.
Saving for Use in a New RefWorks Account
If you are moving to an institution that subscribes to RefWorks, or if you are going to continue with RefWorks as an individual subscriber, use the Backup/Restore feature under Tools. "Backup" will save your database complete with folders. Use "Restore" in your new EMPTY RefWorks account to import all your references and place them in your folders. Restore overwrites the account, so do not use Restore in an account that already has references.
Saving for Use in a Non-RefWorks File
If you will be using a different bibliographic management tool, or if you are not sure what you will be using, use the Export feature under Tools or References. You may export all your references, selected references in My List, or references in a selected folder. This feature DOES NOT retain folder designations, so export folder by folder if you wish to keep the same organizational structure for your references.
Warning for Shared Folder Users
VCU Libraries deletes inactive accounts on an annual basis. Any shared folders will disappear when your inactive account is deleted.