Web-based tools for collaborative research

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to profile various types of Web-based tools to facilitate research collaboration within and across institutions.

Design/methodology/approach

Various Web-based tools were tested by the author. Additionally, tutorial videos and guides were reviewed.

Findings

There are various free and low-cost tools available to assist in the collaborative research process, and librarians are well-positioned to facilitate their usage.

Practical implications

Librarians and researchers will learn about various types of tools available at free or at low cost to fulfill needs of the collaborative research process.

Social implications

As the tools highlighted are either free or of low cost, they are also valuable to start-ups and can be recommended for entrepreneurs.

Originality/value

As the realm of Web-based collaborative tools continues to evolve, the options must be continually revisited and reviewed for currency.

Citation

Brody, S. (2017), "Web-based tools for collaborative research", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 34 No. 8, pp. 8-19. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-08-2017-0062