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American Hospital Association’s Annual Survey and Supplemental Data Sets

How many times have you been working on a research project and got stuck in an endless loop of Google searches trying to find the answers to questions like: How many physicians and nurses does a hospital have?  Which hospitals provide cardiovascular care facilities? What were the total Medicare and Medicaid discharges? Well, there are… Read more American Hospital Association’s Annual Survey and Supplemental Data Sets

UpToDate’s AI-Enhanced Search: Evolution, Not Revolution, for Clinical Decision-Making

The point-of-care medical database UpToDate has introduced a new AI-enhanced search feature that attempts to give clinicians quick and more succinct access to medical information. By leveraging more responsible and transparent AI, the enhancement guides users to answers sourced directly from UpToDate’s evidence-based content. Unlike some generative AI, this feature uses AI to highlight and… Read more UpToDate’s AI-Enhanced Search: Evolution, Not Revolution, for Clinical Decision-Making

Celebrating 30 Years of Lane Library on the Web

Picture it: Palo Alto, California 1994. The Web is only 5 years old, dial-up internet is the norm, and the information superhighway is still under construction. One of the earliest web browsers, Mosaic, is just hitting the mainstream. A little start-up called Yahoo! was launched by Stanford graduate students Jerry Yang and David Filo as… Read more Celebrating 30 Years of Lane Library on the Web

Harnessing the Power of Scopus and SNIP for Interdisciplinary Collaboration

As medical researchers race to find answers to real-world problems, the need for interdisciplinary collaboration has never been greater. Complex global challenges—ranging from public health crises to climate change—require insights from multiple disciplines. At Lane Medical Library, we understand the importance of leveraging the right tools to identify impactful research and foster collaborative opportunities. One… Read more Harnessing the Power of Scopus and SNIP for Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Holiday Hours

We wish you a relaxing and joyful holiday season! Lane Library will be closed during Stanford University’s Winter Closure, but our online resources are always accessible on our website.  Winter Intersession Winter Intersession hours will begin on Friday, December 13, and end on Sunday, December 22. If you need late-night study space, Hohbach Hall at Green… Read more Holiday Hours

Join Us in Celebrating Open Access Week 2024: Community Over Commercialization

As we celebrate Open Access Week 2024 from October 21-27, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the importance of open scholarship that serves the best interests of the public and the academic community. At Lane Medical Library, we are dedicated to supporting the medical and research community in embracing the principles of open access… Read more Join Us in Celebrating Open Access Week 2024: Community Over Commercialization

Meet Anu: 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 Anu: National Medical Librarians Month

Unlocking Your Pharmacist Superpowers this National Pharmacy Week!

As we celebrate National Pharmacy Week (October 20-26) on the third full week of October during American Pharmacists Month, let’s take a moment to recognize the incredible superpowers possessed by the pharmacists and pharmacy residents of Stanford Medicine. From your ability to decipher complex medication regimens to your expertise in drug interactions, you are the… Read more Unlocking Your Pharmacist Superpowers this National Pharmacy Week!

Meet Boglarka: 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 Boglarka: National Medical Librarians Month

Meet Connie: 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 Connie: National Medical Librarians Month