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Specific features of the Web 2.0 world are explored because of their suitability for this purpose.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Design\/methdology\/approach<\/jats:title><jats:p>The concepts of virtual research environment and Web 2.0 are defined and the theoretical merits of using Web 2.0 tools are considered against the key components required for the successful implementation and operation of a VRE in the context of the UK academic sector. The most relevant Web 2.0 tools are considered on a brief, individual basis before being mixed together to construct a desktop\u2010based VRE based on a web browser. Final sections explore the role for the librarian in this user\u2010led environment and whether the approach described has global application.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Findings<\/jats:title><jats:p>A VRE based on Web 2.0 technology is not only viable but a certainty. However, some desirable features of a VRE may have to wait until Web 3.0 tools become available.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Research limitations\/implications<\/jats:title><jats:p>There is very limited literature describing operational applications of a Web 2.0 approach to the development of a VRE. This study is therefore conceptual.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Practical implications<\/jats:title><jats:p>The concepts considered are capable of easy implementation by academic researchers.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Originality\/value<\/jats:title><jats:p>A major impact of the \u201ccredit\u2010crunch\u201d will be that research funds become harder to obtain. Systems which enhance the quality of research \u2013 as a VRE undoubtedly does \u2013 will become even more important. 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