Labbook
AU Labbook is a web-based system for research documentation and collaboration (found at labbook.au.dk). Labbook was established by iNANO researchers and is based on Confluence (https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence). The system is now supported and run by the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Faculty of Technological Sciences and is offered (and recommended) as a platform for documenting your research.
The decision to use the system for research documentation lies with the VIP of a research group. By choosing a common platform for research documentation it becomes easier for the individual researcher to follow the rules for responsible conduct of research (http://www.au.dk/en/research/responsible-conduct-of-research/). We recommend that you discuss how you document your research in your research group and consider adopting Labbook for the following reasons:
Documenting research progress and data is important, and labbook.au.dk supports this in a flexible manner that
- facilitates easy collaboration and mentoring of research projects,
- facilitates easy sharing of information about e.g. equipment, protocols and ressources,
- supports research integrity by logging of editing events and daily backups on AU servers,
- keeps data confidential within your research group to be compatible with patenting law.
The system is available at labbook.au.dk where you can login using your AU-ID and password. When you first login you will be presented with the terms & conditions of use, be able to access tutorial material and to make your own personal space. Contact the user administrator at your department who can create a space for your research group.
