Sciwheel:
Compatibility: Mac and Windows (online platform)
Current version: 2021
Integrates with Microsoft Word and Google Docs using Sciwheel plug-ins.
Free to UCSF faculty, staff, and students. UCSF Library has purchased a site license. Sciwheel is the reference manager half of an online platform. Faculty Opinions offers personalized reading suggestions based on your preferences.
Pros:
- Free to UCSF users
- Easy to learn and use
- Online platform; you are able to access from any computer
- Integrates with Faculty Opinions products to provide article recommendations.
- Works with Word and Google Docs
- Imports PDFs stored on your computer
Cons:
- You will lose access if you leave UCSF. To continue to use Sciwheel you will either need to move to an institution with an account or pay for access
- Limited function when off-line
- Need to authenticate with UCSF
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