Mendeley.com - Manage & Share Research Papers

Mendeley is a purveyor of software solutions that are geared towards users of research networks. The company provides social software that enables the user to manage and share research papers. Its website also doubles as a Web 2.0 site where the interested party can discover new research trends and contact other academics.

The social software on offer goes by the name of Mendeley Desktop, and its features are enumerated online. These include automatic extraction of metadata and cited references from PDF files in order to create a personalized library database along with a collaborative annotation system.

A version of Mendeley Desktop without its collaboration features can be downloaded from the site in order to try it out. Windows, Mac and Linux systems are all supported, and if you like the application you can sign up for the full version.

For its part, the featured research network can be joined anytime by following the provided link. It will enable you not only to connect with other professionals and researchers, but also to create a public profile where you can let others know all about your upcoming academic activities such as conference travels and new publications.

“Mendeley is free social software for managing and sharing research papers. It is also a Web 2.0 site for discovering research trends and connecting to like-minded academics.”

It makes social research truly interactive and richer as a result.

Is it free? What is the degree of customization it has?