NIH Library Survey on Electronic Lab Notebook Usage in NIH Intramural Labs

OMB No.: 0925-0648

Exp. Date: 05/31/2021

NIH Library Survey on Electronic Lab Notebook Usage in NIH Intramural Labs

Section 0: All Respondents

Burden Disclosure

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Introduction:

The purpose of this survey is to determine interest in the use of Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELNs) at the NIH. We are also interested in surveying non-users and current users of ELNs. Your survey responses will help the NIH Library to determine our role and support for ELNs at the NIH.

Instructions:

Please see the attached survey card for your reference and use. The survey will be digital, however a hard copy of the survey questions is included to assist in the evaluation process. In addition, please note the following below:

•   Survey responses reside behind the NIH firewall and are secure to the extent permitted by law.

•   For each question, select the option that best represents your view.

•   The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete.

•   Try to answer each question as honestly and accurately as possible.

•   At any point, you may exit the survey and return to complete the survey at a later time. Your answers will be saved.  

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Doug Joubert, Data Services Leader at douglas.joubert@nih.gov.