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From Shared Databases to Communities of Practice: A Taxonomy of Collaboratories

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Most practicing scientists would strongly resist controls that many corporate employees accept as normal, such as having their work hours, technology choices, and travel schedules dictated by others. Crossing boundaries between institutions is frequently a greater barrier than mere distance (Cummings & Kiesler, 2005).