Use Our Services
Used ASEND instruments for your publication?
Be sure to thank ASEND in the acknowledgements section of your paper! Example: "thanks to the University of Notre Dame's ASEND core facility for instrument suport."
Requesting Traning
To request traning you will need an iLab account with a FOPAL, and have filled out our user agreement.
Scheduling Equipment
The ASEND core facility utilizes the iLab system to manage all instrument reservations, scheduling, and billing. Step-by-step instructions on how to register for an account, create a reservation, or create a service request are available here.
Instrument availability can be viewed via the link on each instrument page.
Canceling Reservations
Users are required to use the iLab system to cancel reservations in which they can not attend. Please do so as soon as you know you can not make the reservation. IF you do not let ASEND staff know, you will be billed for the full time.
Tracking Instrumentation Use
ASEND uses the iLab equipment kiosk system to track instrumentation use. It is not required for use but apreciated.
- Start your reservation via the iLab kiosk before using an instrument.
- Once finished with an instrument, use the kiosk to end your reservation.
- One hour after your reservation ends the kiosk will automatically remove you from the instrument, unless you have chosen to extend your reservation. Extending a reservation is also done via the kiosk.
- Failure to end your reservation using the iLab kiosk will result in a bill for the full reservation +1 hour.
Project Consultation
If you are interested in having ASEND's Staff Scientist operate the instrumentation for your research project, please fill out the Assisted Use Request form.
External Users
The ASEND Core Facility is available for external users. Please contact Karl Cronberger to discuss your research needs and arrange for training.