Whether you’re new to LabArchives or looking to expand how you use it in your research, LabArchives?Discovery Day offers a full day of learning, networking, and hands-on exploration. The LabArchives Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) helps researchers record and document research processes and procedures while managing digital research data to increase reproducibility, efficiency, collaboration, searchability, and security. LabArchives and its notebook software interface are securely accessible via the internet from anywhere in the world using a web browser on any device. UT San Antonio has purchased an enterprise license for LabArchives ELN that allows all UT San Antonio researchers, including faculty and students, to use LabArchives to manage their research data at no cost. Join us for a series of workshops designed to help faculty, researchers, and research staff discover the full potential of the LabArchives Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN).

Participants may register for individual sessions or attend the entire day, allowing you to customize your experience based on your interests and level of expertise. Start with the fundamentals of the LabArchives ELN, learn how to build templates, forms, and widgets to streamline your workflows, connect with experienced users during a lunch-and-learn session, and explore integrations that can enhance your research ecosystem. Dedicated office hours throughout the day provide opportunities to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, and discuss use cases with LabArchives experts and peers.

Whether your goal is to get started with electronic research records, improve data organization, or leverage advanced features to support innovation, this event offers practical knowledge and resources to help you succeed.

Attend one session or stay for the full day and discover how LabArchives can support your research from introduction to innovation.

Individual Session Schedule 

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Introduction to the LabArchives Electronic Lab Notebook 

Join us for this 60-minute session to learn more about the advantages of using the LabArchives Electronic Lab Notebook and how easily it can be integrated into your research workflow. We will cover how to create notebooks, add and manage your data, collaborate, grant notebook access, and export data outside of LabArchives. 

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: LabArchives Templates, Forms, and Widget Building Basics

LabArchives provides ways for a team to standardize data collection. This session will introduce users to the core tools for customizing and standardizing their research documentation. Attendees will learn how to create and apply templates, design forms for consistent data entry, and use widgets to enhance the functionality of their notebooks. 

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: LabArchives Office Hours / Discussion

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch and Learn with LabArchives Power Users 

Join us for lunch (provided) to meet with top LabArchives users and learn how they integrate the platform into their daily workflows. 

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Introduction to the LabArchives Electronic Lab Notebook

Join us for this 60-minute session to learn more about the advantages of using the LabArchives Electronic Lab Notebook and how easily it can be integrated into your research workflow. We will cover how to create notebooks, add and manage your data, collaborate, grant notebook access, and export data outside of LabArchives. 

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM: Exploring LabArchives Integrations with GraphPad and SnapGene  

This session will explore how LabArchives integrates with key research tools, including GraphPad Prism for statistical analysis and SnapGene for molecular biology workflows. Participants will learn how to integrate and manage data from these applications directly within their notebooks for a more seamless research experience. 

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: LabArchives Office Hours / Discussion