Covidence in the Age of AI: Why Human-Guided Evidence Synthesis Still Matters

AI tools for evidence synthesis are EVERYWHERE right now. Platforms like Elicit, ASReview, and many others are rapidly changing how researchers conduct all types of literature reviews and evidence synthesis. Many of these tools look impressive and are enticing for busy researchers. However, amid AI adoption and acceleration, Covidence continues to stand out for a… Read more Covidence in the Age of AI: Why Human-Guided Evidence Synthesis Still Matters

Empowering Nurses: Resources for Success

National Nurses Week begins on May 6 and concludes on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Sponsored by the American Nurses Association (ANA), it honors the more than five million nurses whose expertise, compassion, and leadership are vital to healthcare. The 2026 theme, “The Power of Nurses™,” shines a light on the impact nurses have on… Read more Empowering Nurses: Resources for Success

Resource of the Month: AccessAPN

In celebration of National Nurses Week and this year’s theme, “The Power of Nurses,” we recognize how access to trusted knowledge empowers nurses across settings and specialties. To support their work, Lane Medical Library offers access to AccessAPN, an on-demand medical and learning resource from McGraw-Hill, developed in partnership with Sigma Theta Tau International Honor… Read more Resource of the Month: AccessAPN

New Library Entry Policy

Beginning April 27, Lane Library entrance doors will be card-access only. All School of Medicine (SOM) affiliates, including medical and PA students, and hospital employees must swipe their SOM or hospital badges at the outside card reader to enter the library during open business hours. The card reader is located on the concrete column in… Read more New Library Entry Policy

AMED: Allied and Complementary Medicine Database 

Hidden Gem and the “fly in the ointment.” Finding current, high-quality information about Integrative medicine is difficult. Integrative medicine attempts to meld conventional and non-conventional approaches to health. Of course, what is considered conventional or not may depend on you!  Integrative medicine is a broad field that includes everything from herbal treatments and massage to… Read more AMED: Allied and Complementary Medicine Database 

Celebrate National Library Week

What brings you joy? Whether it’s learning a new skill, completing an in-depth literature review, publishing an article in an open-access journal with no article processing charges, finding a quiet study space, or something else, you can find your joy at Lane Medical Library. National Library Week, April 19–25, 2026, is a time to celebrate… Read more Celebrate National Library Week

Explore the BioSci Careers Book Collection

The BioSci Careers Center in the School of Medicine provides programs that help students and trainees explore and prepare for a variety of career paths. In 2017, Lane Medical Library partnered with the BioSci Careers Center to manage a collection of print and digital books that support career path exploration. The Career Center continually updates… Read more Explore the BioSci Careers Book Collection

It's Time for the Spring Door Survey!

During the week of April 6-12, 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!

New Read & Publish Agreement with Elsevier ScienceDirect

Lane Medical Library recently entered a Read & Publish Agreement with Elsevier ScienceDirect to support open access publishing for current Stanford Medicine authors. Under the terms of this unique agreement, 100% of the article processing charge (APC)  cost is covered for current Stanford Medicine corresponding authors. How It Works Eligibility: Current Stanford Medicine corresponding authors… Read more New Read & Publish Agreement with Elsevier ScienceDirect

New Read & Publish Agreement with Wolters Kluwer (Lippincott)

Lane Medical Library recently entered a Read & Publish Agreement with Wolters Kluwer (Lippincott) to support Open Access publishing for current Stanford authors. Under the terms of this landmark agreement, 100% of the article processing charge (APC) cost is covered for current Stanford corresponding authors. How It Works Eligibility: Current Stanford corresponding authors Journals: Included… Read more New Read & Publish Agreement with Wolters Kluwer (Lippincott)