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SLAC User Access Requirements

  • As a User of LCLS, you are expected to adhere to the Stanford University Code of Conduct whether you are working onsite or remotely. 
  • LCLS strives to provide a respectful place of work, free of harassment, intimidation, or exploitation. 
  • Stanford’s Office of Ethics and Compliance provides an anonymous web form for questions or concerns.  For submissions related to LCLS, please select ‘Other’ for the question ‘What is your primary affiliation to Stanford University’ and type ‘LCLS’ in the ‘Please describe’ section.  The submission will be forwarded to SLAC counsel and handled in confidence. 

Resources:

  • SLAC's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • LCLS Users’ Organization Charter and By-Laws
  • The Office of Ethics and Compliance (OEC)

After your registration has been accepted, the User Office will send you an email with instructions on how to apply for a SLAC ID. 

If you are a foreign national, you are required to upload the following documents to the application:

  • Passport Bio Page/Green Card
  • Associated Docs with your Visa
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

If you have any questions regarding your documents, please reach out to Azeb Amii.

Heads up!

To avoid delays, ensure your CV follows all Department of Energy guidelines. 

SLAC ID applications are processed in the order they are received. Please strictly follow all requirements for smooth processing.

Read detailed SLAC Entry Requirements  

To participate in an experiment onsite at SLAC

An Onsite User must be identified as an onsite participant for an approved experiment, be authorized to participate by the experiment spokesperson, and complete all necessary screening for site access.

Arrange Lodging- Stanford Guest House: Rooms are available only for 
Users with approval for SLAC onsite access
- Other Nearby Accommodations
User AgreementsConfirm there is a current and valid User Agreement 
between your institution and SLAC
Online TrainingComplete Online Training courses before arriving at 
SLAC to either receive a new badge or renew proximity 
access on current badge
Unix Computer AccountsEstablish or confirm Computer Accounts, set up & 
access Electronic Logbook (eLog)
LCLS Data AnalysisGet ready to perform LCLS Data Analysis tasks during
 your experiment.
Shipping & ExportingArrange Shipping and Exporting Equipment and Materials
Financial AccountsEstablish a user Financial Account to send samples, 
dewars, or other equipment between SLAC and your 
institution if the group will be using SLAC for shipping

Please liaise with your SLAC Point of Contact for further information on the Health & Safety Protocols specific to your experiment.

To participate in an experiment via Remote collaboration tools (Data Systems/eLog, Zoom, etc.)

A Remote User must be identified as a remote participant for an approved experiment, and be authorized to access experimental data and data systems by the experiment spokesperson and SLAC/LCLS management.

User AgreementsConfirm there is a current and valid User Agreement 
between your institution and SLAC
Online TrainingFor users needing Unix computer account to access eLog,
 complete Online Training only for Course CS100
'Cyber Security for Laboratory Users'
Unix Computer AccountsEstablish or confirm Computer Accounts, set up & access
 Electronic Logbook (eLog)
Remote Experiment ParticipationEnsure that you are able to effectively use the
 Tools for Remote Participation in Experiments provided 
by LCLS.  Work with your POC to test the tools ahead of your 
experiment.
LCLS Data AnalysisGet ready to perform LCLS Data Analysis tasks remotely
 during your experiment.
Shipping & ExportingArrange Shipping and Exporting Equipment and Materials
Financial AccountsEstablish a user Financial Account to send samples, dewars, 
or other equipment between SLAC and your institution if 
the group will be using SLAC for shipping
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