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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

Welcome New MD & PA Students!

Welcome to the start of an exciting journey at Stanford! At Lane Medical Library, we have a range of resources to help you study, prepare for licensing exams, and succeed in research and clinical rotations. Here are five key resources to check out: 1. Anatomy Learning Tools Explore Complete Anatomy, e-Anatomy, and Acland’s Video Atlas… Read more Welcome New MD & PA Students!

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

Key Anatomy Resources for MD & PA Students

Welcome to Lane Medical Library! As you start your MD or PA program, we’re here to help you build a strong foundation, beginning with anatomy. The library provides a range of high-quality resources to support your learning, whether you’re studying for class, preparing for labs, or reviewing clinical concepts. Complete Anatomy Complete Anatomy is a… Read more Key Anatomy Resources for MD & PA Students

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 

We Are Closed Saturday July 19 & Sunday July 20

There will be construction work in the library the weekend of July 19-20. To ensure the safety of our staff and patrons, the library will be closed on the following dates: Saturday, July 19 Sunday, July 20 During this closure, our physical location and all live services (chat, email, reference) will be unavailable. Take a… Read more We Are Closed Saturday July 19 & Sunday July 20