EndNote RefWorks
Currently EndNote and RefWorks are the only two reference management programs that create Australian Guide to Legal Citations, 3rd ediion, (AGLC3) style citations.
EndNote
Law Library EndNote for Law Page : Guidance for using EndNote and the AGLC3, including downloads and links.
Law Library EndNote for Law Lesson Guide : A short guide to using EndNote and the AGLC3.
UQ Guide to using EndNote with AGLC3 : A comprehensive, detailed guide to using EndNote and the AGLC3 produced by the University of Queensland.
General EndNote Resources : University of Melbourne Library page, information on usage, downloading and installation.
RefWorks
Law Library RefWorks for Law page : Resources and guidance on using RefWorks and AGLC3, includes links.
Guide to using RefWorks with AGLC3 : A comprehensive, detailed guide on using RefWorks and the AGLC3.
Introduction to RefWorks and the Law: Training Session Notes: A basic how to guide to using RefWorks, and the AGLC3 (Coming soon).
General RefWorks Resources : University of Melbourne Library - setting up an account, installation, general how to use, tutorials.
EndNote and Refworks for Law - a Comparative Table
This table compares the features of RefWorks and EndNote.
This table accurate as at 8/8/2010
| RefWorks | EndNote | |
| Compatable with the AGLC3? | Yes | Yes |
| Installation | Web Based. Will need to install word toolbar(Write n Cite) and offline software | Computer based program, so program needs to be installed and a number of files downloaded |
| Work Offline | Yes, though RefWorks is primarily designed to work online | Yes |
| Number of databases and catalogues compatable with | 786 | 4,477 |
| Supports Chinese Language articles | Yes | Yes |
| Compatability issues between versions | None | Older libraries, Pre EndNote X may need to be converted |
| Updates | Two major releases and 2-3 maintenance released annually | Typically one major release for Windows & Mac each year and 1 or 2 minor updates annually |
| Guide to using with AGLC3 available? | Yes (Guide by University of Melbourne) | Yes (Guide by University of Queensland) |
| Operating system Compatability | Web based so will work in most browsers | Windows XP/Vista/Windows 2000 Mac OS X (Universal) |
| File Storage | References are stored on RefWorks servers | Data stored on local or network hard drive |
| Number of Reference types | 31 | 45 |
| Customize Reference type definitions | No | Yes |
| Maxium number of records | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Attach files? | Yes | Yes |
| Attachment limits | No limit to number per record or account, 20 MB file size per attachment, 200 MB per account (with option to go to 5Gb) | 45 file attachments, 1 figure per record |
| Check for duplicates during import | No | Yes |
| Feeds | RefWorks is a feed reader and can import citations from RSS feeds- it can also create RSS feeds from recent added records, and share via Refshare | No |
| Maximum number of Groups/Folders | Unlimited | 500 custom and 500 groups sets |
| Annotate Records | Notes field | Notes field |
| Number of Output Styles | 2,222 | 4,561 |
| What happens when I leave the University of Melbourne? | Alumni still receive access | Ex staff/students are contractually obliged to remove EndNote from their computer. |
| Mobile Web Interface | Yes | No |