Type: Guidance

Source: University of York

Read time: 15 mins

What is this resource?

This step-by-step guide offers practical guidance on how to create a team lab handbook. It includes sections on holding a round table, formatting and writing the handbook, and how to use the handbook throughout the lifespan of a project.

Why use this resource? 

A lab handbook is a flexible document that explains how your research group works. It enables research to run smoothly by setting clear expectations, helping new people settle in, preventing potential conflicts and enabling people to work together effectively. These uses ultimately help to enshrine a set of norms and consensus on research outputs.