Electronic Laboratory Notebooks: ELN Means Many Things to Many People

摘要

What is an ELN? What function does it serve? Where does it fit within my laboratory informatics strategy? Do we need an ELN, and if so what would be best for the needs that exist within my company? When to use an ELN, LIMS or both? These are all important questions, and unfortunately, they are questions that are being asked with increasing frequency due to a lack of clarity in the market.