It’s National Library Week!

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. The theme for this year is Drawn to the Library – a celebration of all the things that draw you to the library! From students and residents visiting the library website… Read more It’s National Library Week!

Thank You to Stanford Authors for Your Recent Book Donations

Lane Medical Library is delighted to acknowledge the recent donations of books by Stanford authors. Their generosity helps our collection remain current with the latest medical research and advancements.  Have you recently published a book? If you are a Stanford author who has recently published a book that aligns with our collection’s focus, we would… Read more Thank You to Stanford Authors for Your Recent Book Donations

AI tools to Support Your Research

Curious about what AI tools our librarians recommend to support your research? Check out our new AI Tools and Resources for Biomedical Research.  The guide includes: Background information about AI tools including definitions, a brief history, and classification of AI tools. Information about the responsible use of AI in research, including Stanford-specific policies. Prompt writing… Read more AI tools to Support Your Research

How to Register for Boards & Beyond for Exam Prep

Boards & Beyond from McGraw Hill supports medical students with on-demand video libraries and question banks designed to build a solid foundation of understanding that goes beyond memorization. Students in the US and around the globe use Boards & Beyond subscriptions to supplement their classes and prepare for board exams, core clerkships, and successful careers.… Read more How to Register for Boards & Beyond for Exam Prep

Women in Data Science Virtual Conference

Join us for Lane Medical Library’s seventh annual Women in Data Science (WiDS) regional event. “Shaping Data-Driven Medicine – Women in Health Informatics”  is this year’s theme for the half-day virtual conference. The event will explore how women are leveraging data to drive clinical innovation, improve patient outcomes, and shape the future of healthcare. Speakers… Read more Women in Data Science Virtual Conference

It's Time for the Spring Door Survey!

During the week of April 7-13, Lane Medical Library will be conducting our biannual door survey to collect data on who uses the library. When you enter the library, you will be asked to stop at the Information Desk, show your Stanford ID card or badge, and answer 3 quick questions:  What is your affiliation?… Read more It's Time for the Spring Door Survey!

Exploring GIDEON: Your Go-To Resource for Infectious Disease Research

GIDEON (Global Infectious Disease & Epidemiology Network) is a database that provides comprehensive, real-time data on infectious diseases, epidemiology research, and global outbreaks. Whether you are a clinician, medical researcher, epidemiologist, or student, GIDEON offers an unparalleled collection of information for studying infectious diseases worldwide. When to Use GIDEON Public health research: Investigate regional or… Read more Exploring GIDEON: Your Go-To Resource for Infectious Disease Research

Moving Forward Together: Women Educating and Inspiring Generations

The National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA)‘s theme for 2025’s Women’s History Month is Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations. This theme celebrates the collective strength and influence of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership. Through their efforts, they have served as an inspiration for all generations — both… Read more Moving Forward Together: Women Educating and Inspiring Generations

Meet Your Lane Library Staff: Izma Shabbir

Every month, we are spotlighting an amazing member of our library staff. This month meet Izma Shabbir, our Assistant UX Designer. What do you do at the library? I work on developing the user experience, assessing design usability, and interviewing our wonderful library users to continually improve our digital platforms.  What did you do before… Read more Meet Your Lane Library Staff: Izma Shabbir

Dimensions: New AI-based Natural Language to Query Search

Want to know how your research program’s productivity stacks up? Check out Digital Science’s Dimensions, a powerful, user-friendly research analytics tool that allows everyone at Stanford to measure and assess their research impact, identify collaborators and competitors, and inform strategic initiatives. Users can explore connections between researchers and institutions along with the grants, publications, clinical… Read more Dimensions: New AI-based Natural Language to Query Search