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ResearchLib
The open scholarly library for researchers
Search 10,000+ indexed papers, trace citation graphs forward and backward, follow author profiles with h-index and recent work, and upload your own papers to the open scholarly library built for researchers, by researchers.
10,000+ Indexed papers
4,200+ Author profiles
38,000+ Tracked citations
120+ Topics
Paper discovery
Find the right paper in seconds, not hours
Semantic search across 10,000+ indexed sources with filters for year, venue, open-access status, and methodology. Sort by relevance, recency, or citation count. Every result includes the abstract, author list, and venue at a glance — no click-through required.
- Semantic search — meaning, not just keywords
- Filter by year, venue, open-access, methodology
- Sort by relevance, recency, or citation count
- Abstract and authors visible in the result list
Upload your papers
Publish your work to the open library
Upload your papers, theses, pre-prints, and datasets to ResearchLib with one drag-and-drop. We extract metadata automatically — title, authors, abstract, references — and index the full text for search. Your work becomes part of your author profile and is eligible for citation tracking.
- Drag-and-drop upload for PDF, DOCX, and LaTeX
- Automatic metadata extraction — title, authors, abstract
- Full-text indexing — your work becomes searchable
- Eligible for citation tracking and your author profile
Citation tracking
See the full citation graph — forward and backward
Every paper on ResearchLib has a citation graph. Forward citations show which papers have cited a work since it was published. Backward citations show which works a paper cites in its references. The graph updates automatically as new papers are indexed, so you always see the current impact.
- Forward citations — who cited this work
- Backward citations — what this work builds on
- Auto-updating as new papers are indexed
- Visual graph that you can expand and explore
Author profiles
Follow the researchers behind the work
Every author on ResearchLib has a profile — h-index, recent publications, co-author networks, and affiliation history. Claim your profile with a verified institutional email or ORCID login, and curate which papers appear on it. Add a bio, list your research interests, and respond to reviews.
- H-index, citation count, and recent work at a glance
- Co-author network visualization
- Claim your profile with ORCID or institutional email
- Curate which papers appear on your profile
Reading collections
Curate topic shelves and share them with collaborators
Build reading collections around any topic, theme, or research question. Tag papers, take notes inline, and share collections with collaborators or students. Collections are private by default but can be made public with a shareable link.
- Curate topic shelves with tags and notes
- Inline notes tied to each paper in the collection
- Private by default, shareable with a link
- Push an entire collection into Flow as a starter library
Reviews and ratings
Community reviews you can trust
Every paper on ResearchLib can be reviewed and rated by verified researchers. Reviews are tied to claimed author profiles — no anonymous ratings. Authors can respond to reviews, and the community can mark reviews as helpful, surfacing the most useful commentary to the top.
- Reviews tied to claimed author profiles
- No anonymous ratings — every reviewer is verifiable
- Authors can respond to reviews publicly
- Helpful-vote sorting surfaces the best commentary
Flow integration
Push to Flow with one tap
ResearchLib is built to feed ResearchFlow. Any source you find in Lib can be pushed into your Flow Source Library with one tap. The Sources Curator Agent in Flow also pulls candidate sources from Lib when you start a new research project. The two products share a single bibliography across your reading and your writing.
- One-tap push from Lib to Flow Source Library
- Sources Curator pulls candidates from Lib
- Shared bibliography across reading and writing
- Push an entire collection into Flow as a starter library
Full-text search
Search inside the paper, not just the title
Every paper uploaded to ResearchLib is full-text indexed. Search for a phrase and we will find every paper that contains it, with the matching snippet highlighted and the page number cited. No more digging through PDFs one at a time.
- Phrase-level search across the full text
- Matching snippets highlighted with context
- Page number and section cited for every hit
- Boolean operators and exact-phrase matching
Topics browser
Browse by topic — find your field
120+ curated topics, each with its own trending papers, active authors, and recent uploads.
FAQ
Questions about ResearchLib
Everything you need to know before you start using the library.
Is ResearchLib free to use?
Browsing, searching, and reading open-access papers on ResearchLib is free for everyone. Uploading your own papers, building private reading collections, and exporting citations in bulk require a free Researchful account.
Can I upload my own papers and thesis?
Yes. Any researcher with a Researchful account can upload their own papers, theses, pre-prints, and datasets. Uploaded work is indexed for full-text search, becomes part of your author profile, and is eligible for citation tracking.
How does citation tracking work?
ResearchLib tracks both forward and backward citations. Forward citations show which papers have cited a work since it was published. Backward citations show which works a paper cites in its references. The graph updates automatically as new papers are indexed.
Does ResearchLib integrate with ResearchFlow?
Yes. Any source you find in ResearchLib can be pushed into your Flow Source Library with one tap. The Sources Curator Agent in Flow also pulls candidate sources from ResearchLib when you start a new research project.
What citation styles can I export?
You can export any paper to APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, or IEEE in one tap. Bulk export of an entire reading collection to a .bib or .ris file is available on Student Pro and Researcher plans.
How are author profiles verified?
Author profiles are claimed through a verified institutional email or an ORCID login. Once claimed, the author can curate which papers appear on their profile, add a bio and research interests, and respond to reviews.
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