To use RefWorks, you will need to set up a personal account. Follow the instructions below to create a new account.
1. Go to https://RefWorks.proquest.com/signup/
2. Click “Create account.” You must use your NCU or NU e-mail address to sign up for a RefWorks account.
3. Your NCU or NU email address becomes your login name
4. An activation email will be sent and you’ll need to validate your account to continue.
5. Once you click on the link in the activation email, you will be directed back to RefWorks to enter your name, role, and department affiliation.
2. Click “Create account.” You must use your NCU or NU e-mail address to sign up for a RefWorks account.
3. Your NCU or NU email address becomes your login name
4. An activation email will be sent and you’ll need to validate your account to continue.
5. Once you click on the link in the activation email, you will be directed back to RefWorks to enter your name, role, and department affiliation.
6. Important: After creating the account, set up an alternate password in settings (found under your name/account information on the upper right hand corner).
*As part of our commitment to providing reliable, accessible, and forward-looking research tools, the NU Library will be transitioning away from RefWorks at the end of this year (12/31/2025). We’re excited to support our community in making the move to Zotero, a powerful, user-friendly citation manager that’s widely used across academic institutions and ensures continued access after graduation: https://resources.nu.edu/zotero We will be offering additional webinars in the coming weeks for those of you who would like to export your files from Refworks to Zotero. If you decide Zotero isn't for you, we'll provide information on other citation management options. We’re here to help you make the most of your research tools—now and in the future!
