For all Emory University personnel involved in laboratory animal work, including principal investigators, research staff, students, fellows, and animal care staff, the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Learning Library provides essential online training resources. This program ensures compliance and enhances expertise in animal care and research practices.
To officially document your course completion within Emory University’s systems, it’s crucial to take the exam within the Aalas Learning Library platform. Successful completion is automatically recorded in eIACUC, Emory’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee system, and is readily accessible within your protocol’s Training section. This integration streamlines compliance tracking and verification.
Important: Emory Group Account Access – Do Not Create a Free AALAS Account
Emory University provides sponsored access to the AALAS Learning Library through the Emory Group. It is imperative not to create a personal, free account on the AALAS website. Free accounts lack integration with Emory’s compliance system and may not include all required training modules for Emory personnel.
For first-time users, the registration process begins with an account request through Emory’s Huron Research Suite. Upon your initial request, you will receive a detailed email with specific instructions for completing your registration within the AALAS platform, ensuring you are correctly linked to the Emory Group. For subsequent logins, always use the Emory-specific credentials you establish during your initial registration. Avoid re-enrolling, as this can lead to duplicate training records and potential confusion.
How to Request Your Emory AALAS Learning Library Account:
- Navigate to Huron Research Suite: Begin by visiting the Huron Research Suite platform.
- Emory Authentication: Authenticate your access using your Emory University NetID and password. This ensures secure and authorized access.
- Initiate Account Request: Once logged in, locate and click the “AALAS Account Request” button. This action starts the account creation process.
- Email Confirmation and Instructions: After submitting your request, you will promptly receive an email from <[email protected]>. This email contains crucial directions for the next steps.
- Complete AALAS Learning Library Registration: Carefully follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the email to finalize your registration and set up your AALAS Learning Library account under the Emory Group affiliation.
- Immediate Training Access: Upon successful registration, you will gain immediate access to the Emory Group AALAS Learning Library, allowing you to begin your required training modules without delay.
Should you encounter any questions or require assistance during the account request or registration process, please reach out to the dedicated Emory Group Coordinators:
- Esmeralda Meyer: [email protected]
- Aaliyah Saran Van De cruize: [email protected]
To confirm that you are correctly subscribed under the Emory Group, verify the upper right corner of your AALAS Learning Library screen. You should see a “Group Contact” button displaying Esmeralda’s name and email address, indicating your Emory Group affiliation.
Crucial Reminder: Do NOT register for a free AALAS account. Training records from free accounts will not be recognized within the Emory Group system and will not fulfill Emory’s animal research training requirements.
Returning to the AALAS Learning Library: Subsequent Logins
For returning users who have already set up their Emory Group AALAS Learning Library account, follow these steps for subsequent logins:
- Access the AALAS Learning Library Website: Go directly to the AALAS Learning Library.
- Locate the Sign-In Button: On the homepage, find and click the “Sign In” button, typically located in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
- Enter Emory Credentials: Use the Emory-specific username and password you created during your initial registration process. These credentials are required to access the Emory Learning Library portal.
- Verify Emory Group Access: After logging in, always double-check that you are within the Emory Learning Library group. Look for the “Group Contact” button, which should display the group name: Emory IACUC. This verification ensures you are accessing the correct training modules and that your progress is accurately recorded within Emory’s system.
Avoid creating new enrollments under free access for subsequent logins. Doing so will prevent your course progress from being correctly displayed on the Emory group roster and may necessitate repeating training modules.
To quickly locate a specific course within the AALAS Learning Library, utilize the search function. Enter the course title in the search area situated just below the AALAS logo in the upper left-hand corner of the page.
Transferring or Combining AALAS Training Records
Transferring AALAS Training to Emory:
If you have completed AALAS training at a different institution and need to transfer your records to the Emory University Emory Group roster, AALAS provides comprehensive instructions to facilitate this process. This includes transferring your transcript and certificates of completion. Click HERE to access detailed guidance on transferring your records to Emory.
Combining Multiple AALAS Enrollments:
For users who may have inadvertently created multiple enrollments under various accounts within the AALAS Learning Library, AALAS offers step-by-step instructions to consolidate these enrollments and transcripts under a single username. This ensures a unified and comprehensive training record. Click HERE for detailed instructions on combining multiple accounts.
