Category: News

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

Join the 2025 Research Impact Challenge

What is the Research Impact Challenge?  The Research Impact Challenge is a library event that aims to get researchers thinking about ways to increase the impact of their scholarly work and to learn more about ways impact can be measured. You’ll receive a series of five daily research impact challenges via email. Each daily challenge… Read more Join the 2025 Research Impact Challenge

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 

New Historical Collection on Gender-Affirming Care at Stanford

In celebration of Pride Month, we are showcasing a recently processed Medical History Center collection on gender-affirming care. Stanford began offering gender-affirming care to trans people in 1968, making it one of the first places in the United States where such care was available. A collection of archival documents about what was then called Stanford’s… Read more New Historical Collection on Gender-Affirming Care at Stanford

AI in Healthcare: Tips for Using Elicit, OpenEvidence, and Speechify.  

To celebrate Stanford Health AI Week (June 2-6), we are sharing a round-up of the AI tools our research librarians love to streamline your research. Elicit, OpenEvidence, and Speechify are three AI-powered tools that can assist faculty, staff, and students with literature searching and daily research workflows. Elicit: Literature Reviews and Data Extraction How to… Read more AI in Healthcare: Tips for Using Elicit, OpenEvidence, and Speechify.  

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

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