Using the iLab System

Please use the following instructions to set up and reserved equipment using the iLab system:

Internal User

Register for an iLab Account

To get started, you must register for an account:

1. Navigate to the ASEND core page within iLab.
2. In the upper-right-hand corner of the screen, click 'Sign In' and select to sign in using University of Notre Dame credentials.
3. You will be directed to an authentication page where you will enter your University of Notre Dame credentials.
4. Once you have entered your credentials, click the ‘Login’ button.
5. You will be directed to an iLab Registration page where you will select your PI/Lab and verify your contact information.
6. Once your registration has been submitted, your PI will receive a notification that you have requested membership to their lab in iLab. They will need to approve your membership and assign any FOP for your use.

Create an Equipment Reservation

Once you have been accepted into your PI’s lab and assigned FOP, you can schedule equipment time:

1. Navigate to the ASEND core page within iLab.​​​​​​.
2. In the upper-right-hand corner of the screen, click ‘Sign In’ and select to sign in using University of Notre Dame credentials.
3. You will be directed to an authentication page where you will enter your University of Notre Dame credentials.
4. Once you have entered your credentials, click the ‘Login’ button.
5. Select the 'Schedule Equipment' tab and click on the ‘View Schedule’ button next to the instrument of interest. Click and drag on the time frame you would like to schedule your reservation for.
6. A window will pop up that will allow you to verify your reservations details and provide payment information before saving the reservation.

Create a Service Request

Once you have been accepted into your PI’s lab and assigned FOP, you can create service requests:

1. Navigate to the ASEND core page within iLab.
2. In the upper-right-hand corner of the screen, click ‘Sign In’ and select to sign in using University of Notre Dame credentials.
3. You will be directed to an authentication page where you will enter your University of Notre Dame credentials.
4. Once you have entered your credentials, click the ‘Login’ button.
5. Select the 'Request Services' tab and click on the ‘Request Service’ button next to the service of interest.
6. You will be asked to complete a form before submitting the request to the core.
7. Your request will be pending review by the core. The core will review your request and either agree to the work or they will ask for more information if needed.

External User

Register for an iLab Account

1. Complete the registration form on the iLab sign-up page.
2. Receive a Welcome Email from iLab with login credentials. This email is typically delivered within one business day.

Create a Service Request

Using your iLAB login credentials, you can place a service request:

1. Navigate to the ASEND core page within iLab.
2. In the upper-right-hand corner of the screen, click ‘Sign In’ and select the sign in using iLab credentials option. 
3. Enter the credentials received in your welcome email from iLab.
4. Select the 'Request Services' tab and click on the 'Request Service' button next to the service of interest.
5. You will be asked to complete a form before submitting the request to the core.
6. Your request will be pending review by the core. The core will review your request and either agree to the work or they will ask for more information if needed.

Create an Equipment Reservation

Using your iLab login credentials, you can place orders and schedule equipment time:

1. Navigate to the ASEND core page within iLab.
2. In the upper-right-hand corner of the screen, click ‘Sign In’ and select the sign in using iLab credentials option.
3. Enter the credentials received in your welcome email from iLab.
4. Select the 'Schedule Equipment' tab and click on the 'View Schedule' button next to the instrument of interest. Click and drag on the time frame you would like to schedule your reservation for.
5. A window will pop up that will allow you to verify your reservations details and provide payment information before saving the reservation.