I'd like to start an online lab notebook that is completely open and readable, shared with lab assistants and the world (explained on wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_notebook_science). I'd also really like a whole online system for lab management- project organizing, sharing multiple notebooks and datasets.. Any suggestions? I work in genetics and ecology but I think the system could be from any field. Thanks!
Hey Sean! Great question!
I'm still testing things out, but so far I like MeisterTask (https://www.meistertask.com/) as an online lab management system. It is free, available to a variety of platforms, integrates with other useful resources (e.g., GitHub, Dropbox), and has a timer so members can track each other's productivity. You can also set deadlines and assign members to tasks, so there is greater accountability. However, it doesn't look like some of the open lab notebooks that I've seen so far, so I'm not sure if it's exactly what you're looking for. I have only recently started using MeisterTask for individual projects, but I like it so far. Other people recommended Trello for online collaborations, but it wasn't my cup of tea. I look forward to see what recommendations others have to offer!
Hello, this is a bit older conversation but here are a few useful resources: open source electronic lab notebook (https://www.scinote.net/open-source-code/) and a description of functionalities: https://www.scinote.net/solutions-for-labs/. Hope this helps.
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