Category: News

Newly Digitized Historical SOM Press Releases

When Stanford’s School of Medicine moved from San Francisco to Palo Alto in 1959, its news bureau began to issue press releases about developments at the school. Lane Library has now digitized nearly 6,000 pages of press releases from 1959 through 1986, allowing for full-text searching of names, dates, and key terms. Explore the digitized… Read more Newly Digitized Historical SOM Press Releases

Meet Your Lane Library Staff: Emily Zinn

Every month, we are spotlighting an amazing member of our library staff. This month, meet Emily Zinn, our new Processing Archivist on our Medical History Center Team. What do you do at the library? I process the Medical History Center’s archival collections, getting them ready for researchers to use! This involves arranging and describing materials,… Read more Meet Your Lane Library Staff: Emily Zinn

Meet Latasha: National Medical Librarians Month

Every October we celebrate medical librarians for their invaluable contributions to furthering the work of healthcare providers, researchers, and medical educators. In this fast-paced, quick information, AI world, health science librarians are the best resource for timely, verified health information. In this blog series, we delve into the experiences and insights of some of our… Read more Meet Latasha: National Medical Librarians Month

It's Time for the Fall Door Survey!

During the week of October 28 – November 3, 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… Read more It's Time for the Fall Door Survey!

Peer Review Week

We are celebrating Peer Review Week (September 23-27) by revisiting an enlightening panel discussion we hosted last year. Peer Review Week brings together everyone involved in scholarly publishing, including researchers, academic publishers, associations, and institutions, to discuss changes in the publishing landscape and the ongoing need for peer review. This year’s theme is the intersection… Read more Peer Review Week

Histories of Latino/a and Latinx Medicine in California – A New Exhibit in Lane Library

At Lane Library, we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a new exhibit from our Medical History Center. In 1883 Mariano Edward Gonzalez received his MD degree from Cooper Medical College – the school that later became Stanford University’s School of Medicine. He was one of the school’s first Latino graduates. But the histories of… Read more Histories of Latino/a and Latinx Medicine in California – A New Exhibit in Lane Library

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 16-20. 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 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