LabArchives (Electronic Lab Notebook App) Research Bootcamp
LabArchives is an electronic lab notebook that UMBC subscribes to. If you're interested in using LabArchives, it's holding it's 6th Annual Bootcamp from Oct. 4-16, which is a series of webinars for new LabArchives users and for experienced users interested in learning about functionalities that they haven't yet used. For session dates and times, and to register, go to LabArchives Research Bootcamp 2026 page.
This Year’s Topics Include:
LabArchives 101: The Essentials of LabArchives ELN, Inventory, and Scheduler
New to LabArchives? This training is an essential starting point! This is a comprehensive overview of the features available in LabArchives Electronic Lab Notebook, LabArchives Inventory and LabArchives Scheduler. Learn how to set up your account, create notebooks, update Inventory Items, reserve Scheduler Resources, and collaborate with your team.
Perfect for new users, this session will equip you with the foundational skills to streamline your research workflows with LabArchives.
Improve Research Data Management and Reproducibility with the LabArchives ELN
Learn how the various tools in LabArchives ELN can support good data management and enhance collaboration. Topics will include creating a notebook, setting up notebook structure, adding data, managing permissions in the notebook and complying with data management and sharing plans.
Optimizing Research Workflows using Templates, Widgets, and Forms in the LabArchives ELN
During this session we will dive into standardizing protocols and documentation processes to support good research data management in the LabArchives ELN. During the session we will demonstrate how to build comprehensive, searchable and compliant forms to increase efficiency and quality of the research record.
An Organized Lab Begins with LabArchives Inventory
An introduction to the benefits LabArchives Inventory offers researchers by streamlining the organization, tracking, and ordering of lab consumables. Topics include how to customize LabArchives Inventory for your team's needs including how to add items, customize storage, and manage orders. The session will also include an overview of the new aliquots feature.
Manage the Use of Lab Equipment with LabArchives Scheduler
An introduction of the benefits that LabArchives Scheduler offers researchers with a simply powerful scheduling solution for any lab or research organization. During this session we will cover creating a Scheduler organization, adding resources, making reservations, and using the reporting tools to track ROI.