Importing Chrisitan Periodical Index (CPI) citations into RefWorks

You have probably figured out how easy it is to import your citations from EBSCO and ProQuest databases into RefWorks; if not, please consult their respective Database Guides for directions.

Importing records from CPI to RefWorks requires a few more steps which are listed below...

Step One: Save from CPI

1. Once you have a results list in CPI, check mark the citations that you want to inport.
2. Click on the Save icon (floppy disk on right) and the Save Records to Disk screen will open.
3. Under Save these Fields, select Complete Record.
4. Under Also Save, select Record number and Database Name & Field Names with Short Labels.
5. Click on the Save button.
6. Save the file download.dat to your Desktop.

Step Two: Import into RefWorks

1. Login to RefWorks.
2. Click on References, then Import.
3. At Import Filter/Data Source: select SilverPlatter WebSPIRS.
4. At Database: select <"Multiple Databases"> the first option on the drop-down list.
5. You can choose to put them directly into a folder.
6. Click on the Browse button to select the file download.dat from your Desktop.
7. Click on Import.

Congratulations! If you are sucessful, you will see the words: Import completed. Click on View Last Imported Folder to review your citations. You will need to edit the records to make sure the right information is in the right field.