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ELNs increase the efficiency of everyday tasks by providing time-saving features and functions such as search and filtering {% cite vandendorpe_nd %}. ELNs also take advantage of standardisation {% cite rathmann_2021 %}: they have the ability to create templates such as protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and workflows. This facilitates data documentation with metadata {% cite vandendorpe_nd %} and supports clarity and organisation of data and protocols {% cite n4m_wc_elns_2023 %}. ELNs also provide ubiquitous access {% cite vandendorpe_nd %}: protocols, observations, notes and other data can be entered using a computer or mobile device {% cite lma_rdmwg %}.

## Connection to a digital research environment
ELNs are linked to a digital research environment {% cite vandendorpe_nd %}, for example through their import and export capabilities {% cite bobrov_2021 %}. ELNs can also provide seamless interfaces to other programmes, such as Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) {% cite bobrov_2021 %}. This networked aspect of ELNs enables them to play a central role in an institution's [Research Data Management](https://nfdi4microbiota.github.io/nfdi4microbiota-knowledge-base/Research-Data-Management/02-rdm) (RDM) strategy. Indeed, ELNs can be linked and contribute to almost each step of the research data lifecycle.
ELNs are linked to a digital research environment {% cite vandendorpe_nd %}, for example through their import and export capabilities {% cite bobrov_2021 %}. ELNs can also provide seamless interfaces to other programmes, such as Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) {% cite bobrov_2021 %}. This networked aspect of ELNs enables them to play a central role in an institution's [Research Data Management](https://nfdi4microbiota.github.io/nfdi4microbiota-knowledge-base/Research-Data-Management/02-rdm) (RDM) strategy. Indeed, ELNs can be linked and contribute to almost each step of the research data lifecycle:

### Data collection
ELNs can automatically record results from measuring instruments {% cite vandendorpe_2020 rathmann_2021 %} and retrieve data from databases for actively used data {% cite assmann_2022 Krause_2016 %}.
* **Data collection:** ELNs can automatically record results from measuring instruments {% cite vandendorpe_2020 rathmann_2021 %} and retrieve data from databases for actively used data {% cite assmann_2022 Krause_2016 %}.

### Data processing
As we have seen, ELNs facilitate the documentation of data with metadata. They also allow data to be captured as early as possible and fed directly into an analysis pipeline {% cite vandendorpe_nd %}.
* **Data processing:** As we have seen, ELNs facilitate the documentation of data with metadata. They also allow data to be captured as early as possible and fed directly into an analysis pipeline {% cite vandendorpe_nd %}.

### Data sharing and publishing
ELNs facilitate collaboration by allowing data already in digital form to be used directly in the ELN {% cite vandendorpe_nd %}. ELNs also make it easy to share information about the project, data and documentation with collaborators {% cite lma_rdmwg %}, for example via the cloud {% cite n4m_wc_elns_2023 %}. All this also facilitates collaboration with the institutional library, research data centre and IT centre {% cite vandendorpe_nd %}.
* **Data sharing and publishing:** ELNs facilitate collaboration by allowing data already in digital form to be used directly in the ELN {% cite vandendorpe_nd %}. ELNs also make it easy to share information about the project, data and documentation with collaborators {% cite lma_rdmwg %}, for example via the cloud {% cite n4m_wc_elns_2023 %}. All this also facilitates collaboration with the institutional library, research data centre and IT centre {% cite vandendorpe_nd %}.
ELNs also facilitate publishing by providing a means to prepare research data for publication {% cite vandendorpe_2020 %} and by integrating with other applications such as Mendeley, Dataverse and PubMed {% cite lma_rdmwg n4m_wc_elns_2023 %}.

### Digital preservation
ELNs facilitate the creation of backups {% cite rathmann_2021 %} and can include links to the location of large amounts of data {% cite bobrov_2021 %}. They also facilitate the archiving of data and its documentation {% cite vandendorpe_nd n4m_wc_elns_2023 %} by providing a means to prepare research data for digital preservation {% cite vandendorpe_2020 %} and by being linked to digital preservation systems.
* **Digital preservation:** ELNs facilitate the creation of backups {% cite rathmann_2021 %} and can include links to the location of large amounts of data {% cite bobrov_2021 %}. They also facilitate the archiving of data and its documentation {% cite vandendorpe_nd n4m_wc_elns_2023 %} by providing a means to prepare research data for digital preservation {% cite vandendorpe_2020 %} and by being linked to digital preservation systems.

### Data discovery and reuse
ELNs can prove provenance {% cite lma_rdmwg %}.
* **Data discovery and reuse:** ELNs can prove provenance {% cite lma_rdmwg %}.

# Further resources
* [ELN Finder - Demo](https://eln-finder.ulb.tu-darmstadt.de/home) - Tool to help researchers searching and selecting a suitable ELN thanks to more than 40 filter criteria.
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