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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

SocINDEX: The Ultimate Database for Social Science Research

If you’re a researcher, student, or faculty member working on projects in the fields of public health, sociology, behavioural sciences, or policy, SocINDEX is a powerhouse database you need to know about. It is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive and high-quality sociology research tools available today. It supports in-depth exploration across a… Read more SocINDEX: The Ultimate Database for Social Science Research

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

It’s National Library Week!

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. The theme for this year is Drawn to the Library – a celebration of all the things that draw you to the library! From students and residents visiting the library website… Read more It’s National Library Week!

AI tools to Support Your Research

Curious about what AI tools our librarians recommend to support your research? Check out our new AI Tools and Resources for Biomedical Research.  The guide includes: Background information about AI tools including definitions, a brief history, and classification of AI tools. Information about the responsible use of AI in research, including Stanford-specific policies. Prompt writing… Read more AI tools to Support Your Research

How to Register for Boards & Beyond for Exam Prep

Boards & Beyond from McGraw Hill supports medical students with on-demand video libraries and question banks designed to build a solid foundation of understanding that goes beyond memorization. Students in the US and around the globe use Boards & Beyond subscriptions to supplement their classes and prepare for board exams, core clerkships, and successful careers.… Read more How to Register for Boards & Beyond for Exam Prep

It's Time for the Spring Door Survey!

During the week of April 7-13, 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 Spring Door Survey!

Dimensions: New AI-based Natural Language to Query Search

Want to know how your research program’s productivity stacks up? Check out Digital Science’s Dimensions, a powerful, user-friendly research analytics tool that allows everyone at Stanford to measure and assess their research impact, identify collaborators and competitors, and inform strategic initiatives. Users can explore connections between researchers and institutions along with the grants, publications, clinical… Read more Dimensions: New AI-based Natural Language to Query Search

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