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BMJ Journals Off-Campus Access Issue

BMJ Journals are not working for off-campus access. Please use Stanford-Full (non-split-tunnel) VPN to access these journals off-campus. The Lane Medical Library is actively working with the publisher to resolve this issue. Thank you for your patience! An Example of the Access Issue: Here’s an example of what you may experience when trying to access… Read more BMJ Journals Off-Campus Access Issue

Empower Your Patients with Healthwise

At Stanford Medicine, we understand the importance of equipping our patients with the knowledge they need to actively participate in their care. But with limited time and resources, providing comprehensive education can be a challenge. That’s where Healthwise comes in – a powerful tool that can significantly enhance your patient education efforts. Healthwise is a… Read more Empower Your Patients with Healthwise

Thanksgiving Week Hours

In observance of Thanksgiving, the Lane Medical Library will close early on Wednesday, November 26, at 5:00 p.m. 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. We are grateful… Read more Thanksgiving Week Hours

Open Access Week 2025: “Who Owns Our Knowledge?”

There is a revolution happening in how medical knowledge moves through the world. At its heart is a question both rehearsed and urgent: who owns what is discovered together? This year’s International Open Access Week invites us to explore the global impact of the question “Who owns our knowledge?” It asks us to consider not only… Read more Open Access Week 2025: “Who Owns Our Knowledge?”

Announcing the 2025 Research Impact Challenge Winners

Please join us in recognizing the winners of the 2025 Research Impact Challenge Raffle! Congrats to everyone who participated in the challenge activities this year. Missed the challenge this year? You can continue to take advantage of the 2025 challenges on the Research Impact Challenge Guide. For more information on the use and assessment of… Read more Announcing the 2025 Research Impact Challenge Winners

Meet Our Research & Instruction Team for National Medical Librarians’ Month

October is National Medical Librarians Month, an annual observance led by the Medical Library Association (MLA) to raise awareness of the vital role medical librarians and health information professionals play in patient care, research, and education. To celebrate, we are spotlighting our Research and Instruction Team— librarians who provide education and research-related support to the… Read more Meet Our Research & Instruction Team for National Medical Librarians’ Month

ChronosHub: A New Database to Explore Open Access Options

In celebration of Open Access Week, we’re introducing ChronosHub—a powerful, researcher-focused database that helps you choose where and how to publish open access, comply with funder mandates, and avoid unexpected article processing charges (APCs). ChronosHub brings together journal policies, licensing options, costs, and Stanford institutional agreements in one place so you can make informed, time-saving… Read more ChronosHub: A New Database to Explore Open Access Options

It's Time for the Fall Door Survey!

During the week of October 13-19, 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 is your affiliation?… Read more It's Time for the Fall Door Survey!

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

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