A full description of roles and privileges can be found in the authorization tool user guide. The majority of users only need a basic understanding of roles and privileges.
Roles define a collection of privileges, typically created to match a set of duties on the research vessel. An example role is “scientist,” with the user having access to LIME features that are most useful at the sampling table. Another example role is “physical properties scientist,” possibly with additional privileges specific to tasks performed in the Physical Properties laboratory.
Privileges allow the user to access specific functions in the LIME program. Each LIME module has a set of privileges based on how the module is used. In general, Cancel Sample, Reparent Sample, and Edit Sample privileges are based on sample type (e.g., CUBE, SHLF, TS); Cancel Test, Reassign Test, and Edit Test privileges are based on analysis type; and Uncancel Sample and Uncancel Test privileges are based on user account (e.g., users can uncancel only those samples or tests they canceled).
Privileges are managed on board the JOIDES Resolution by the Curatorial Specialist (SAMPLE privileges) and the Laboratory Officer (TEST privileges) in consultation with the Staff Scientist. On shore, privileges are managed by the Superintendent of the Gulf Coast Repository (SAMPLE privileges) and the Supervisor of Analytical Systems (TEST privileges). Users should contact these individuals if they have a privilege or role question.
Privileges not only control what screens and functions can be accessed, but also what query results are returned by the program. If a user does not have the privilege to act on samples of type SECT, searching for SECT samples using the parameter search in LIME will return no results on those samples and/or an error message created by the program. However, depending on the type of search performed (i.e., hierarchy search), samples related to the SECT samples may appear.