Amanda Woodward

Posts by Amanda Woodward

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Make Your Data More Usable: README Files with Dryad

by on October 6, 2023 12:37 pm
A README file serves as a crucial component of data documentation, providing important context and instructions for understanding and utilizing the data. They can also be tricky to prepare and are a common sticking point in the data publishing process. Properly preparing a README can make sure your dataset is published rapidly and smoothly, and… Read more Make Your Data More Usable: README Files with Dryad
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It’s National Library Week!

by on April 23, 2023 9:00 am
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 American Library Association began celebrating National Library Week in 1957 in an effort to motivate people to read and support the use of libraries. The 2023 celebration is the 65th… Read more It’s National Library Week!
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Access Articles with LibKey Nomad

by on April 1, 2023 9:00 am
To celebrate National Library Week this April, we are highlighting LibKey Nomad, a simple browser extension designed to connect you to Lane Library’s licensed content. Setting up the LibKey Nomad extension is an easy way to make Lane Library part of your research routine. What is LibKey Nomad? LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that… Read more Access Articles with LibKey Nomad
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Women in Data Science @ Lane Medical Library Virtual Conference

by on March 8, 2023 9:00 am
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Lane Library is announcing our 5th annual Women in Data Science (WiDS) Stanford @ Lane Medical Library regional event! Save the date for our half-day virtual conference on Wednesday, April 26th from 9AM to 12:30PM.  WiDS Stanford @ Lane Medical Library is an independent event that is organized by… Read more Women in Data Science @ Lane Medical Library Virtual Conference
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Color Our Collections

by on March 1, 2023 9:00 am
Do you enjoy coloring or know someone who does? If so, check out Lane Library’s Medical History Center 2023 Coloring book. Started by The New York Academy of Medicine Library in 2016, Color Our Collections is an annual coloring festival on social media organized by libraries, archives, and cultural institutions from around the globe. Each… Read more Color Our Collections
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Embase: A Biomedical Database to Go Beyond PubMed

by on March 1, 2023 9:00 am
At Lane Library, we provide access to a wide variety of databases to help you comprehensively search biomedical literature. Embase is an excellent database to choose when you want to expand your PubMed search, whether you are working on a systematic review, scoping review, or comprehensive literature search. Embase also has some unique search tools… Read more Embase: A Biomedical Database to Go Beyond PubMed
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Need to Share Your Data? Try Dryad

by on February 1, 2023 9:00 am
Do you have questions about how and where to share your data to be in compliance with NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy? This policy expects that researchers will “maximize appropriate data sharing.” The Dryad Digital Repository may be a good solution for openly sharing your datasets. Dryad is a curated resource that makes research… Read more Need to Share Your Data? Try Dryad
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Dean Minor's Winter Reading List

by on December 15, 2022 3:35 pm
Lloyd B. Minor, MD, dean of Stanford School of Medicine, recently shared his new list of recommended reading for the winter on social media (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter). Describing his recommendations, Dean Minor stated: For my recommended reading this winter, I was drawn to books that illuminated hidden worlds, shared insights about others, and challenged my assumptions.… Read more Dean Minor's Winter Reading List
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Updates to Lane Search

by on October 12, 2022 11:44 am
We recently made some changes to Lane Search – the main search on our library website. Lane Search is the best way for you to access all of the information Lane Library has to offer including journals, books, databases, articles, and more. Based on usage data and user research, we updated some of the features… Read more Updates to Lane Search
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It’s National Medical Librarians Month

by on October 12, 2022 9:00 am
In October, we recognize the work of medical librarians and staff, who work year-round to ensure health professionals have access to high-quality information. The theme for 2022 National Medical Librarians Month is “Make Better Decisions Faster: Consult Your Health Information Professional.” At Lane Library, this theme resonates with our mission to accelerate scientific discovery, clinical… Read more It’s National Medical Librarians Month