Other Citation Managers
If you choose not to use EndNote Basic or EndNote Desktop, there are still other citation managers available to you. Some of the programs listed on this page are free, others are paid. They may or may not be supported by the UI Libraries.
If you have questions about the various citation managers, please Ask a Librarian.
- Reference Manager Comparison (Wikipedia)Wikipedia article comparing selected reference managers. Check page history for update information.
SciWheel
- Sciwheel This link opens in a new window
Web-based citation management and scholarly sharing tool. Free to University of Iowa users. You must create an account.
Formerly known as F1000 Workspace.
- SciWheel guide from HLHSHardin Library for the Health Sciences detailed guide to SciWheel.
Papers
- Papers[Pricing varies - check their site] Available for Macs, Windows, and iOS systems.
RefWorks is No Longer Available
Please note: Starting January 1, 2015 RefWorks and Write-N-Cite will no longer be available for free from the UI Libraries. EndNote Basic (for undergraduates) and EndNote Desktop (for faculty, staff, graduate and professional students) are available for free through the UI Libraries.
RefWorks users who have not yet transferred their references to another service should contact RefWorks Support (refworks.support@proquest.com) to ask for an export in RIS format.
Anyone who wishes to stay with RefWorks will need to purchase an individual subscription.
Ask a Librarian
Librarians are available to help you with your questions. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have regarding citation styles, citation management, etc.
Use the chat box below, contact your subject specialist librarian or Ask a Librarian for more options.