Amanda Woodward

Winter Food Drive with Samaritan House

Lane Library is hosting a Winter Food Drive in partnership with Samaritan House, a nonprofit organization that provides food, shelter, healthcare, and other services to the working poor in San Mateo County. To participate, please bring non-perishable food items to Lane Library from November 21 to December 12. We will have a donation bin near… Read more Winter Food Drive with Samaritan House

Thanksgiving Week Hours

In observance of Thanksgiving, the Lane Medical Library will close early on Wednesday, November 26, at 5:00 p.m. We will be closed from Thursday, November 27, through Saturday, November 29. During this closure, all services will be unavailable. We will be open on Sunday, November 30 from 1 pm to 6 pm. We are grateful… Read more Thanksgiving Week Hours

Lexidrug: Your Comprehensive Guide to Drug Information

Navigating the complex world of medications can be a daunting task for healthcare professionals and researchers alike. Fortunately, Lexidrug offers a comprehensive and reliable resource for accessing accurate, up-to-date drug information. This database is accessible through Lane Library’s website, mobile app, or electronic health record. Lexidrug is designed to be a one-stop shop for anyone… Read more Lexidrug: Your Comprehensive Guide to Drug Information

Meet Our Research & Instruction Team for National Medical Librarians’ Month

October is National Medical Librarians Month, an annual observance led by the Medical Library Association (MLA) to raise awareness of the vital role medical librarians and health information professionals play in patient care, research, and education. To celebrate, we are spotlighting our Research and Instruction Team— librarians who provide education and research-related support to the… Read more Meet Our Research & Instruction Team for National Medical Librarians’ Month

ChronosHub: A New Database to Explore Open Access Options

In celebration of Open Access Week, we’re introducing ChronosHub—a powerful, researcher-focused database that helps you choose where and how to publish open access, comply with funder mandates, and avoid unexpected article processing charges (APCs). ChronosHub brings together journal policies, licensing options, costs, and Stanford institutional agreements in one place so you can make informed, time-saving… Read more ChronosHub: A New Database to Explore Open Access Options

It's Time for the Fall Door Survey!

During the week of October 13-19, 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 Fall Door Survey!

Announcing Our Holiday Hours - 2025

In observance of Thanksgiving, Lane Medical Library will be closing early on Wednesday, November 27, at 5 pm. We will be closed from Thursday, November 27, through Saturday, November 29. During this closure, all services will be unavailable. We will be open on Sunday, November 30, from 1 pm to 6 pm. Lane Medical Library… Read more Announcing Our Holiday Hours - 2025

National Postdoc Appreciation Week

Every year in the 3rd week of September, Universities across the United States take part in the National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW). This year, Postdoc Appreciation Week is September 15-19. The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) and Stanford University Postdoctoral Association (SURPAS) are hosting a variety of events throughout the week. You can find out more on their… Read more National Postdoc Appreciation Week

Stanford Authors Can Now Publish OA in BMJ Journals at No Cost

We are excited to announce that Lane Library has entered into a new Read and Publish agreement with BMJ, a leading medical publishing company dedicated to advancing healthcare through research and knowledge dissemination. This agreement marks a significant step towards enhancing our commitment to open access publishing for our researchers and clinicians. Stanford University-affiliated authors… Read more Stanford Authors Can Now Publish OA in BMJ Journals at No Cost

Dean Minor’s 2025 Summer Reading List

Lloyd B. Minor, MD, Dean of Stanford School of Medicine, recently shared his 2025 summer reading list on LinkedIn. Describing his recommendations, Dean Minor stated:  This year’s summer reading list covers a wide range of ideas—music, memory, aging, stillness, and the stories we tell ourselves and others. Each book is compelling in its own way, and… Read more Dean Minor’s 2025 Summer Reading List