Your Personal Library for Scientific Papers
Save, rate, review and share research papers you love. Follow researchers and discover what they're reading.
How It Works
Save Papers to Your Shelves
Add papers by DOI or arXiv ID. Organize them into Want to Read, Reading, and Read shelves, just like your favorite book tracker.
Rate and Review Research
Share your thoughts on methodology, clarity, and impact. Help others discover quality research in your field.
Follow and Discover
Connect with fellow researchers and curious minds. See what papers they're reading and get personalized recommendations.
Features
Paper Shelves
Organize papers into Want to Read, Reading, and Read lists. Create custom shelves for different projects.
Rate Papers
Give papers a star rating and track your favorites. Build your personal reading history.
Write Reviews
Share detailed thoughts on papers. Discuss methodology, findings, and implications with the community.
Follow Researchers
Connect with peers in your field. See what they're reading and get inspired by their shelves.
Discover Papers
Find highly-rated papers in your areas of interest. Get recommendations based on what you've read.
DOI & arXiv Support
Easily add papers using DOI or arXiv identifiers. Metadata is pulled automatically for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Papershelf?
Papershelf is like Goodreads for scientific papers. It's a platform where researchers and curious people can save, rate, review, and share papers they're reading. You can organize papers into shelves, follow friends, and discover what they're reading.
How do I add papers to my shelves?
You can add papers by entering their DOI (Digital Object Identifier) or arXiv ID. The paper's metadata, including title, authors, and abstract, will be automatically fetched and added to your chosen shelf.
Is Papershelf free to use?
Papershelf is currently in development. Join the waitlist to be notified when we launch and to get updates on our pricing model.
Can I make my reading list private?
Yes, you'll be able to control the privacy settings for your shelves and reviews. Choose to share publicly, with followers only, or keep them private.
What fields of research does Papershelf cover?
Papershelf works with papers from all research fields and disciplines. Whether you're in physics, biology, computer science, social sciences, or any other field, you can track and share your reading.
When will Papershelf launch?
We're actively building Papershelf and will launch as soon as it's ready. Join our waitlist to get early access and be the first to know when we're live.
Ready to Build Your Paper Library?
Join the waitlist and be among the first to organize and share your research reading.
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