Collaboration among independent information professionals is a worthwhile strategy for the right research project. Working together can supplement gaps in language, expertise and research skills. There is often a need for primary research, seeking information from original resources rather than online, but an info pro may be unable to pursue them due to confidentiality, impartiality, limited time or other reasons. A colleague skilled in primary research can fill in gaps and harda??toa??access details, provide insight on attitudes and opinions, dig for clarification or more current information or even explain why online searching retrieves nothing on a topic. A successful collaboration demands sharing of information gathered and still needed, any limits to be honored and a reasonable timeframe. Organizations such as the Association of Independent Information Professionals provide directories of individuals with specific types of research skills.
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