Lab notebooks contain complete records of crucial research information. They ensure that results can be reproduced in the future and that there are traceable records. Both paper and electronic lab notebooks should follow the following UCSFLabNotebookGuidance.pdf. Electronic lab notebooks with sensitive or restricted data (P3 or P4 data) must go through the IT Security Risk Assessment and be approved before you implement and use them.
It is important to remember that lab notebooks are not individual or lab property, but property of the University.
Directions
- Read the UCSFLabNotebookGuidance.pdf.
- See this example by the McManus Lab.
Support
Consult with your electronic lab notebook company for technical support. For questions regarding lab notebooks, email the IT Customer Solutions Management team: [email protected].