The LIMS Editor (LIME) program is a Web-based application that allows users to perform sample and data editing tasks in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) database. As the data in the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) LIMS are complex and have specific relationships, it is important to be familiar with the data structure before attempting to use this program. For that reason, the capabilities of LIME are configured so that each user can have no, little, or high access to the functions of the program. As a user becomes more familiar with the LIMS and with LIME, additional access can be granted. Access is controlled through an authorization tool.