Category: News

Stanford Medicine Narratives: New Online Exhibit

The black granite benches that line the path from the Clark Center to the Center for Clinical Sciences Research are the work of artist Susan Schwartzenberg. The project was commissioned in 2008 by then-Dean of the School of Medicine, Dr. Phil Pizzo. You can now read and enjoy the panels from those benches in a… Read more Stanford Medicine Narratives: New Online Exhibit

Welcome New MD & PA Students!

As a new Stanford medical or physician assistant student, you now have access to library tools and services to help guide you through your journey at Stanford. Here’s a quick overview of some key resources for students: Exam Prep Resources We have resources to help you study for license and shelf exams including Boards &… Read more Welcome New MD & PA Students!

5 Tips for Beginners in Python Programming

Are you interested in learning Python, but don’t know where to start? There are many free resources available for beginners. We recommend this software Carpentry tutorial, which you can follow at your own pace. If you are interested specifically in data analysis, you might find this Python for Data Analysis book helpful. This Fluent Python… Read more 5 Tips for Beginners in Python Programming

Dean Minor's Summer Reading List

Lloyd B. Minor, MD, Dean of Stanford School of Medicine, recently shared his 2024 summer reading list on social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, & Instagram). Describing his recommendations, Dean Minor stated:  My reading this summer led me on a journey through some captivating and rapidly evolving fields: biology, education, communication, and the healing arts. Along the way, I… Read more Dean Minor's Summer Reading List

We Are Closed Aug 3, 10, 17, & 24 – Take a Digital Detour!

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at the library? This August, the Grant, Alway, Lane, Edwards (GALE) Complex will be undergoing some facilities maintenance to keep things running smoothly. To ensure the safety of our staff and patrons, the library will be closed on the following dates: Saturday, August 3rd Saturday, August 10th… Read more We Are Closed Aug 3, 10, 17, & 24 – Take a Digital Detour!

Welcome 2024 Residents & Clinical Fellows! 

As Lane Library’s liaison to the Department of Graduate Medical Education and a member of Lane Medical Library’s Research and Instruction team, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to Stanford. Lane is a world-class library with an extensive collection of journals, databases, and textbooks. Access our resources and services through our library website.… Read more Welcome 2024 Residents & Clinical Fellows! 

Patel's Picks: Healthwise

To My Stanford Healthcare Colleagues, (…Who also try to keep patients away from the depths of misinformation and fear-inducing internet content…), I’m here to raise awareness about an easy-to-access, validated patient education tool that contains hundreds of quick, helpful videos: Healthwise. Healthwise has a massive library of quick videos that provide timely, validated information to… Read more Patel's Picks: Healthwise

Pride & Progress: Empowering Inclusive Care with Library Resources

(LGBTQ) Pride Month is celebrated in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which was a milestone event for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. In honor of Pride Month, festivities and other activities occur globally to provide opportunities to reflect, celebrate, and increase awareness. But Pride Month is about so… Read more Pride & Progress: Empowering Inclusive Care with Library Resources

Meet Your Lane Library Staff: Ariel Vanderpool

Every month, we are spotlighting an amazing member of our library staff. This month, meet Ariel Vanderpool, a metadata librarian on our Resource Management Team. What do you do at the library? I’m one of the Metadata Librarians, with a primary focus on cataloging print books, enhancing documentation, and working on special projects (e.g.: gathering… Read more Meet Your Lane Library Staff: Ariel Vanderpool

BMJ Best Practice: Empowering Clinicians at the Point of Care

BMJ Best Practice gives you access to the latest evidence-based guidance to inform your decisions in an easy-to-digest format. You can use BMJ Best Practice as a resource for staying current with best practices and ensuring your patients receive the most up-to-date treatments. Example of a BMJ Best Practice topic page on gestational hypertension. Key… Read more BMJ Best Practice: Empowering Clinicians at the Point of Care