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Additionally, keep records of all your samples, reagents, freezer content and so on in (Excel) databases, including all necessary information and the location of the items. | Additionally, keep records of all your samples, reagents, freezer content and so on in (Excel) databases, including all necessary information and the location of the items. | ||
| − | There are 2 types of management software, which are complementary: 1) CF management software and 2) data management software (see scheme). | + | There are 2 types of management software, which are complementary: 1) CF management software and 2) data management software (see scheme). Fully integrated solutions also exist. |
==CF management software== | ==CF management software== | ||
| − | This type of software manages the communication with the users, the user database, the training records, the equipment booking and billing. Information and documentation regarding the experimental procedure can be added but they don’t specifically deal with this aspect. The | + | This type of software manages the communication with the users, the user database, the training records, the equipment booking and billing. Information and documentation regarding the experimental procedure can be added but they don’t specifically deal with this aspect. The 4 most used are: |
| − | * [https://iris.science-it.ch/ Open IRIS | + | * [https://iris.science-it.ch/ Open IRIS] is an open access software. |
* [https://www.stratocore.com/ PPMS from Stratocore] | * [https://www.stratocore.com/ PPMS from Stratocore] | ||
* [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/lab-management-software/core-facility-management iLab from Agilent] | * [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/lab-management-software/core-facility-management iLab from Agilent] | ||
| + | * [https://www.agendo.science Agendo from CKLO] | ||
==<span id="ELN"></span>Data management software== | ==<span id="ELN"></span>Data management software== | ||
| − | This type of software focuses on the documentation of the experimental procedures | + | This type of software focuses on the documentation of the experimental procedures. There are two different subtypes: |
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_lab_notebook electronic lab books (ELN)] | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_lab_notebook electronic lab books (ELN)] | ||
| − | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laboratory_information_management_system Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)] are usually linked to | + | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laboratory_information_management_system Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)] are usually linked to lab equipment. |
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'''Advantages:''' | '''Advantages:''' | ||
| − | + | ELNs have multiple advantages over traditional documentation. ELNs ensure documentation is complete, precise, relevant and easy to read. The data is structured, files and images can be uploaded to each entry, links and handwritten notes can be added, and cross referencing is easy. Information is organised, it can be easily tagged, searched and retrieved. ELNs improve data traceability. Entries can be edited and corrected, with an automatic edit and version history of any changes to guarantee integrity. ELNs are flexible, expandable, can be shared with collaborators, backed up and take less space to store! | |
https://www.goldbio.com/articles/article/the-pros-and-cons-of-using-an-electronic-lab-notebook-eln | https://www.goldbio.com/articles/article/the-pros-and-cons-of-using-an-electronic-lab-notebook-eln | ||
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https://eu.idtdna.com/pages/community/blog/post/thinking-about-making-the-switch-to-an-electronic-lab-notebook-here-are-some-pros-and-cons | https://eu.idtdna.com/pages/community/blog/post/thinking-about-making-the-switch-to-an-electronic-lab-notebook-here-are-some-pros-and-cons | ||
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| + | ==<span id="ELN"></span>Fully integrated systems== | ||
| + | These are CF management software and ELN combined in a single system, making data traceability even easier. | ||
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| + | '''Examples:''' | ||
| + | * [https://keralia.com/ newLab from Keralia] is free for small academic core facilities. | ||
== Criteria for a good software == | == Criteria for a good software == | ||
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* easy implementation and maintenance | * easy implementation and maintenance | ||
* cheap | * cheap | ||
| − | * secure | + | * secure (protected from hacking) on local network |
* doesn't allow the modification of raw data | * doesn't allow the modification of raw data | ||
* imports metadata | * imports metadata | ||
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* operating system independent | * operating system independent | ||
* flexible: customization to the CF needs | * flexible: customization to the CF needs | ||
| − | * allows the addition of extra modules ( | + | * allows the addition of extra modules (e.g. user database, booking, billing, ordering, budgeting) |
* compatible and integrable with other software | * compatible and integrable with other software | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:34, 15 September 2021
Think about your current management processes: what do you spend most time at? What could be automatized? A management software (commercial, open access or home-made) can help you and give you more time, which you can then invest for development, research quality improvement or customer service. Another advantage is that all information will be centralised, interconnected, traceable and searchable.
Additionally, keep records of all your samples, reagents, freezer content and so on in (Excel) databases, including all necessary information and the location of the items.
There are 2 types of management software, which are complementary: 1) CF management software and 2) data management software (see scheme). Fully integrated solutions also exist.
Contents
CF management software
This type of software manages the communication with the users, the user database, the training records, the equipment booking and billing. Information and documentation regarding the experimental procedure can be added but they don’t specifically deal with this aspect. The 4 most used are:
- Open IRIS is an open access software.
- PPMS from Stratocore
- iLab from Agilent
- Agendo from CKLO
Data management software
This type of software focuses on the documentation of the experimental procedures. There are two different subtypes:
- electronic lab books (ELN)
- Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) are usually linked to lab equipment.
Examples:
- STOCKS (open access) In addition to be an ELN, STOCKS contains also many other integrated modules (e.g. lab collections, inventory, ordering, protocols, samples, datasets). It is flexible and can be programmatically customised and expanded.
- commercial Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN)
- Microsoft OneNote can also be adapted to be used as an ELN.
Advantages:
ELNs have multiple advantages over traditional documentation. ELNs ensure documentation is complete, precise, relevant and easy to read. The data is structured, files and images can be uploaded to each entry, links and handwritten notes can be added, and cross referencing is easy. Information is organised, it can be easily tagged, searched and retrieved. ELNs improve data traceability. Entries can be edited and corrected, with an automatic edit and version history of any changes to guarantee integrity. ELNs are flexible, expandable, can be shared with collaborators, backed up and take less space to store!
https://www.goldbio.com/articles/article/the-pros-and-cons-of-using-an-electronic-lab-notebook-eln
https://www.biocompare.com/Editorial-Articles/347276-Electronic-Lab-Notebooks-Are-the-Future/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4722687/
Fully integrated systems
These are CF management software and ELN combined in a single system, making data traceability even easier.
Examples:
- newLab from Keralia is free for small academic core facilities.
Criteria for a good software
- easy implementation and maintenance
- cheap
- secure (protected from hacking) on local network
- doesn't allow the modification of raw data
- imports metadata
- transfers data automatically
- user friendly, practical, daily use
- time gain and not time-consuming
- operating system independent
- flexible: customization to the CF needs
- allows the addition of extra modules (e.g. user database, booking, billing, ordering, budgeting)
- compatible and integrable with other software
