Going forward, the Birck Nanotechnology Center at Purdue is excited to start using an online system to streamline the process of scheduling and billing for core services and equipment usage. All facility users are invited to use the system, which requires a one-time registration as discussed below. Once you are registered, the system will enable you to place service requests, provide required approvals, and monitor progress. To register for an account: To get started, you must register for an account: 1. Navigate to the core page: https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com 2. In the upper-right-hand corner of the screen where it says, 'Welcome Purdue user, please click here to login or register,' select the click here link 3. You will be directed to an authentication page where you will need to enter your Purdue 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 need to 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 Account String for your use. To Create an Equipment Reservation: Once you have been accepted into your PI's lab and assigned Account String, you can schedule equipment time. 1. Navigate to the core page: https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com 2. At the upper right hand of the page where it says, 'Welcome Purdue user, click here to log in or register,' select click here . 3. Enter your Institution Credential and password, and sign in. 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. To Create a Service Request: Once you have been accepted into your PI's lab and assigned Account String, you can create service requests. 1. Navigate to the core page: https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com 2. At the upper right hand of the page where it says, 'Welcome Purdue user, click here to log in or register,' select click here . 3. Enter your Institution Credential and password, and sign in. 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. Additional help You can also locate the helpsite here: help.ilabsolutions.com . For any questions not addressed in the manual, click on the "HELP" link in the upper right hand corner or contact support@ilabsolutions.com<mailto:support@ilabsolutions.com> . Sincerely, The iLab - Purdue Team Jerry Shepard Birck Nanotechnology Center West Lafayette, IN 47909-2057 Phone: 765-494-3480