Posts published in December, 2024

NIH Policy Update: Accelerating Access to Medical Research

Open access to scientific research is vital for advancing medical innovation and ensuring equitable access to knowledge. At Stanford Medical School, where groundbreaking research is at the forefront of improving global health, this issue holds special significance. Lane Medical Library enthusiastically welcomes the NIH’s updated Public Access Policy, which removes the 12-month embargo on NIH-funded… Read more NIH Policy Update: Accelerating Access to Medical Research

UpToDate’s AI-Enhanced Search: Evolution, Not Revolution, for Clinical Decision-Making

The point-of-care medical database UpToDate has introduced a new AI-enhanced search feature that attempts to give clinicians quick and more succinct access to medical information. By leveraging more responsible and transparent AI, the enhancement guides users to answers sourced directly from UpToDate’s evidence-based content. Unlike some generative AI, this feature uses AI to highlight and… Read more UpToDate’s AI-Enhanced Search: Evolution, Not Revolution, for Clinical Decision-Making

Dean Minor's Winter Reading List

Lloyd B. Minor, MD, Dean of Stanford School of Medicine, recently shared his 2024 winter reading list on social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, & Instagram). Describing his recommendations, Dean Minor stated:As the holidays approach, I hope everyone can enjoy some time to rest and reengage with the things that bring you joy. For me, reading continues to be… Read more Dean Minor's Winter Reading List

Celebrating 30 Years of Lane Library on the Web

Picture it: Palo Alto, California 1994. The Web is only 5 years old, dial-up internet is the norm, and the information superhighway is still under construction. One of the earliest web browsers, Mosaic, is just hitting the mainstream. A little start-up called Yahoo! was launched by Stanford graduate students Jerry Yang and David Filo as… Read more Celebrating 30 Years of Lane Library on the Web

Harnessing the Power of Scopus and SNIP for Interdisciplinary Collaboration

As medical researchers race to find answers to real-world problems, the need for interdisciplinary collaboration has never been greater. Complex global challenges—ranging from public health crises to climate change—require insights from multiple disciplines. At Lane Medical Library, we understand the importance of leveraging the right tools to identify impactful research and foster collaborative opportunities. One… Read more Harnessing the Power of Scopus and SNIP for Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Holiday Hours

We wish you a relaxing and joyful holiday season! Lane Library will be closed during Stanford University’s Winter Closure, but our online resources are always accessible on our website.  Winter Intersession Winter Intersession hours will begin on Friday, December 13, and end on Sunday, December 22. If you need late-night study space, Hohbach Hall at Green… Read more Holiday Hours