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Steps To Access The IGB Core

To access the IGB Core you will need to complete DRS safety training, complete the IGB entry form, complete the IGB safety training, fill out a Training request form, and create a BookitLab account. Hannah can help with questions. If you are not on campus and you would like to work in the Core you will need to follow these instructions.
 

DRS Safety Training
You will need to login using your netID and take the following safety training through the Division of Research Safety. Once each is complete, save the completion certificate.

Division of Research Safety (DRS) Online General Laboratory Safety Training
https://ovcrportal.research.illinois.edu/Training/Overview.aspx?Trainin…

Division of Research Safety (DRS) Understanding Biosafety Training
https://ovcrportal.research.illinois.edu/Training/Overview.aspx?Trainin…
 

IGB Entry Form 
To get access to IGB after training is complete, you will need to fill out the IGB entry form. Select “Core Users” in the “Theme” dropdown on the entry form. Once approved, you will receive further instructions on setting up your IGB account and password. https://connect.igb.illinois.edu/membership/entry-form
 

IGB Safety Training 
At the link below, take the IGB safety training and save the completion certificate, logging in with your netID and IGB password. Upload the IGB safety training certificate (at the link below) and two DRS training certificates (Understanding Biosafety, and Laboratory Safety) into Connect. It is important to complete these safety trainings so that your bookitlab registration is accepted. https://www.igb.illinois.edu/safety/training-lab
 

Training Request Form 
Fill out the Core’s training request form. This will create a training ticket. Core staff will reach out to get you scheduled for Basic Optics (if needed) and hands on equipment training.https://www.igb.illinois.edu/corefacilities/training-request
 

BookitLab account 
The IGB Core uses BookitLab to track instrument usage. Set up a BookitLab account at the link below. You will need to sign in with the SSO button, your netID and Illinois password. If you are asked for your institute’s initials, type igb (lower case). 
 

Additional information about BookitLab Reservation Calendar 
We have created a BookitLab guide, which you can access here: BookitLab Guide. This guide details the process of creating a reservation, logging in to you reservation, etc.

It is handy to have the BookitLab app downloaded to your phone. Additional details can be found in the BookitLab guide section “Initiate Usage”