Reference Manager

Ingeborg Hvaale

Reference Manager (RefMan) enables you to store, organize and retrieve your literature references to books, articles, websites etc.

How do I access Reference Manager?
RefMan is available for use on most computers in the public computer rooms on campus. If you are a Windows user and have access to the UMB network, you can download and install the most recent version of the program.

Procedure to install Reference Manager on your PC
1. Microsoft Word should be installed prior to the installation of RefMan.
2. Uninstall older versions before you install RefMan 11.
- Before you remove RefMan, back up your databases, updated styles etc.
3. Download and install RefMan 11 via the IT Department’s Intranet.
4. Update RefMan after installing.
- From Windows Start menu select: Programs : Reference Manager : Update Reference Manager.
- Close the RefMan program before updating.

If you need help to install the software, please contact your local network coordinator (for staff) or the Student Computer Service.

Guidance and Help
• RefMan 11 Getting Started Guide (PDF format)
• RefMan 11 User's Guide (PDF format)
• RefMan web pages - support and services

Reference Manager and Word
If you install RefMan after installing Word, RefMan commands appear on an RefMan submenu of the Tools menu in Word (Tools : Reference Manager). Your can also use the corresponding RefMan toolbar in Word for easy access (View : Toolbars : Reference Manager).
If the toolbar and menu don't appear in Microsoft Word, the solutions to your problems are well defined on the RefMan FAQs.

Import filters
For databases that do not enable full search options from RefMan, or when complete search functionality shall be maintained, it is possible to export references to a text file, which then can be imported into RefMan. This procedure requires an import filter in RefMan, which defines how the references are formatted. It is important to use the correct filter.
The RefMan software comes with several import filters.
Additional RefMan import filters are available for download from the RefMan support site.

Contact person: Ingeborg Hvaale


Updated: 01.05.07
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