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Celebrate Women's History Month

by on March 5, 2024 6:00 am
You can celebrate Women’s History Month by exploring two recent projects of the Medical History Center in Lane Library. An exhibit on Dr. Mary Bennett Ritter can be found in Lane Library and on the Library’s website. Dr. Ritter received her MD in 1886 from Cooper Medical College in San Francisco- the school that later… Read more Celebrate Women's History Month
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Med Tool Madness

by on March 1, 2024 12:33 pm
📚 🏀 Get ready to hit the court with #MedToolMadness this March! Lane Library’s point-of-care tools are going head-to-head in a thrilling face-off inspired by the NCAA Men’s Basketball March Madness tournament. This March we will be highlighting eight point-of-care tools across our social media profiles. Starting March 19, the tools will be going head-to-head… Read more Med Tool Madness
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DynaMed and the Elephant in the Room 

by on March 1, 2024 6:00 am
Coffee vs. tea, dogs vs. cats, Windows vs. Mac, and DynaMed vs. UpToDate. In each case, you really can’t talk about one without comparing it to the other. We are fortunate to work, study, and teach at a well-funded private institution where we can try out a wide variety of resources. Lane Medical Library offers… Read more DynaMed and the Elephant in the Room 
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Meet Your Lane Library Staff: Anu Moorthy

by on March 1, 2024 6:00 am
Every month, we are spotlighting an amazing member of our library staff. This month meet Anu Moorthy, Electronic Resources Librarian.  What do you do at the library? I am the new electronic resources librarian, and my primary role is to work with vendors and electronic resources. I will lead and administer day-to-day operations in electronic… Read more Meet Your Lane Library Staff: Anu Moorthy
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Color Our Collections

by on February 20, 2024 6:00 am
Do you like to relax or express your creativity by coloring in images? If so, check out our submission for this year’s Color Our Collections project! Every year the New York Academy of Medicine calls for libraries and archives to contribute historical images from their collections for people to color. The Medical History Center has… Read more Color Our Collections
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5 ways to Celebrate Love Data Week 2024

by on February 12, 2024 6:00 am
February 12-16, 2024, marks the annual international celebration of Love Data Week! This year the theme of Love Data Week is “My Kind of Data.” Data is personal. Spend time this week learning about data equity and inclusion, disciplinary communities, and creating a kinder world through data. If you have not participated previously, now is… Read more 5 ways to Celebrate Love Data Week 2024

Celebrate Black History Month: A Journey through Lane Library

by on February 2, 2024 2:34 pm
Lane Library celebrates Black History Month this February by proudly showcasing our diverse resources. We invite the Stanford Medicine community to visit the library (in-person or online) to explore our spaces and exhibits and browse our collections.  Visit the D-CORE Space Lane Library is proud to house the Diversity Center of Representation and Empowerment (D-CORE),… Read more Celebrate Black History Month: A Journey through Lane Library
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Dive into the Depths of Hospital Data with AHA Data Sets

by on February 1, 2024 8:00 am
Feeling lost in a sea of generic medical databases? Craving data that goes beyond diagnoses and procedures? Fear not for AHA Data is here to be your compass! Developed by the American Hospital Association, this treasure trove holds the key to unlocking a wealth of information about the inner workings of healthcare institutions across the… Read more Dive into the Depths of Hospital Data with AHA Data Sets
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New & Noteworthy Resources

by on January 25, 2024 11:56 am
Throughout 2023, Lane Library’s staff has been acquiring and cataloging new resources to support the work of Stanford Medicine. We’ve stocked up on hundreds of books, purchased large ebook collections, added new databases, and added to our print collections. We are excited to share our new resources with you! Some 2023 highlights include: The American… Read more New & Noteworthy Resources
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Altmetric Explorer: Unveiling the Buzz

by on January 1, 2024 9:00 am
Have you ever wondered how your research is impacting the world beyond the scope of academic publishing? Look no further than Altmetric Explorer, a powerful tool that unveils the online “buzz” surrounding your scholarly work. What is Altmetric Explorer? Altmetric Explorer is a unique platform that goes beyond traditional citation metrics, revealing the broader reach… Read more Altmetric Explorer: Unveiling the Buzz