Generally, a RefShare recipient will receive an e-mail with a URL and some information on how to access a RefWorks User's folder or account. Clicking on the URL or copying and pasting it into your browser, will launch RefShare.
Once you are in RefShare, you will see a toolbar with several options:
Search -- the Search area has several options: Advanced Search and Lookup by Author, Descriptor or Periodical.
View -- if an entire RefWorks database has been shared, you will see a Folder option listed here. You will also see All References (which is the default view) and you may also see RefWorks Shared Area.
Language -- allows you to change the language RefShare is displayed in (this does not change the language of the references).
Help -- Access to online help and E-mail Database Owner option, which allows you to simply send an custom e-mail to the RefShare User who granted you access.
About This Database -- displays any description about the folder or database being shared, as well as any print, export or bibliography generating limitations established by the database owner.
Search RefWorks -- at the far right of the screen, the Search RefWorks box allows you to enter a word to search the entire contents of the folder or database. You may also have the option to search file attachments if shared.
Depending on the permissions granted to you, you may have any or all of the these options:
Print -- allows you to select references and print the records in the bibliographic output style of your choice. You can also sort your selected records using the sort options at the right of the screen.
Export -- allows you to export selected references to your own RefWorks account or in another export format available.
Create Bibliography -- allows you to select references and print the records in the bibliographic output style of your choice. Sorting is determined by the output style you choose.
Comments -- allows you to post and view comments to specific references.