Electronic lab notebook (ELN) toolkit

You can set up a LabArchives account using your IU username and password. Select "Indiana University" from the list of institutions and sign in via two-factor authentication here: https://mynotebook.labarchives.com/login

LabArchives is provided free of charge by IUSM Research Affairs to support the conduct of research. Any user has the ability to create notebooks using LabArchives; however, as with paper notebooks, all information and data pertinent to research project/s are the responsibility of the principal investigator/s overseeing the research conducted.

If you are not a principal investigator (or designee), please consult the head of your lab/group/team before using LabArchives to capture research information and/or data. If you have questions about these requirements, please contact IUSMELN@iu.edu.

Training sessions are provided by the Ruth Lilly Medical Library through monthly classes and by appointment (links below). A training session runs for 1 hour and include best practices for setting up an ELN (e.g., notebook structure, information/data management strategies) and hands-on practice using LabArchives. Trainings requested by appointment can be customized to the requesting audience.