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Access to RefWorks ends on 30 June 

Access to RefWorks ends on 30 June 

Published on 07-04-2026
The UvA will discontinue its subscription to RefWorks as of 30 June. From that date, this citation manager will no longer be available. Switch to an alternative, such as Zotero or Mendeley, as soon as possible, and in any case before mid-June. 
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Zotero and Mendeley offer similar functionalities to RefWork.
Zotero and Mendeley offer similar functionalities to RefWorks. Image: Monique Kooijmans

The decision to end the subscription is made because the contract is expiring, the renewal costs are high, and the number of active users is relatively limited. 

Zotero and Mendeley offer similar functionalities to RefWorks. ZoteroExternal link is free, user-friendly, and already widely used within the UvA community. In April and coming autumn, the UvA Library organizes workshops about Zotero.

RefWorks users with an active account have also been notified by email about the end of the subscription. 

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Do you have questions or need help transitioning to a new tool? Ask the Library (please include RefWorks in the subject line). 

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