Amanda Woodward

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

Changes to NIH Public Access Policy 

The NIH Public Access policy was recently updated. Here’s what you need to know: When: The updated policy is effective for manuscripts accepted on/after July 1, 2025 What: Requires peer-reviewed manuscripts from NIH-funded research to be submitted to PubMed Central (PMC) immediately upon publication. Embargo periods are no longer permitted. Who: Applies to research funded… Read more Changes to NIH Public Access Policy 

We Are Closed Saturday July 19 & Sunday July 20

There will be construction work in the library the weekend of July 19-20. To ensure the safety of our staff and patrons, the library will be closed on the following dates: Saturday, July 19 Sunday, July 20 During this closure, our physical location and all live services (chat, email, reference) will be unavailable. Take a… Read more We Are Closed Saturday July 19 & Sunday July 20

Article Access Made Easy with LibKey Nomad

If you don’t already use the LibKey Nomad browser extension, we highly recommend that you give it a try! LibKey Nomad takes a moment to set up, and it can save you a lot of time accessing the full-text of scholarly articles. What is LibKey Nomad? LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that gives you… Read more Article Access Made Easy with LibKey Nomad

The Power of Nurses: Celebrating Nurses Week

To all the amazing Nurses at Stanford Medicine, thank you for all the ways you make a difference in the communities you serve. We are celebrating National Nurses Week by sharing library resources and services to power your work! New Class! Evidence Search for Busy Nurses and Health Care Providers Need evidence for patient care… Read more The Power of Nurses: Celebrating Nurses Week

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