Women in Data Science Virtual Conference

Join us for Lane Medical Library’s sixth annual Women in Data Science (WiDS) regional event. This year’s half-day virtual conference will focus on the topic of Artificial Intelligence and Health Equity. WiDS Stanford @ Lane Medical Library is independently organized by Lane Library to be part of the mission to increase the participation of women… Read more Women in Data Science Virtual Conference

Celebrate Women's History Month

You can celebrate Women’s History Month by exploring two recent projects of the Medical History Center in Lane Library. An exhibit on Dr. Mary Bennett Ritter can be found in Lane Library and on the Library’s website. Dr. Ritter received her MD in 1886 from Cooper Medical College in San Francisco- the school that later… Read more Celebrate Women's History Month

Med Tool Madness

📚 🏀 Get ready to hit the court with #MedToolMadness this March! Lane Library’s point-of-care tools are going head-to-head in a thrilling face-off inspired by the NCAA Men’s Basketball March Madness tournament. This March we will be highlighting eight point-of-care tools across our social media profiles. Starting March 19, the tools will be going head-to-head… Read more Med Tool Madness

DynaMed and the Elephant in the Room 

Coffee vs. tea, dogs vs. cats, Windows vs. Mac, and DynaMed vs. UpToDate. In each case, you really can’t talk about one without comparing it to the other. We are fortunate to work, study, and teach at a well-funded private institution where we can try out a wide variety of resources. Lane Medical Library offers… Read more DynaMed and the Elephant in the Room 

Meet Your Lane Library Staff: Anu Moorthy

Every month, we are spotlighting an amazing member of our library staff. This month meet Anu Moorthy, Electronic Resources Librarian.  What do you do at the library? I am the new electronic resources librarian, and my primary role is to work with vendors and electronic resources. I will lead and administer day-to-day operations in electronic… Read more Meet Your Lane Library Staff: Anu Moorthy

Color Our Collections

Do you like to relax or express your creativity by coloring in images? If so, check out our submission for this year’s Color Our Collections project! Every year the New York Academy of Medicine calls for libraries and archives to contribute historical images from their collections for people to color. The Medical History Center has… Read more Color Our Collections

5 ways to Celebrate Love Data Week 2024

February 12-16, 2024, marks the annual international celebration of Love Data Week! This year the theme of Love Data Week is “My Kind of Data.” Data is personal. Spend time this week learning about data equity and inclusion, disciplinary communities, and creating a kinder world through data. If you have not participated previously, now is… Read more 5 ways to Celebrate Love Data Week 2024

Celebrate Black History Month: A Journey through Lane Library

Lane Library celebrates Black History Month this February by proudly showcasing our diverse resources. We invite the Stanford Medicine community to visit the library (in-person or online) to explore our spaces and exhibits and browse our collections.  Visit the D-CORE Space Lane Library is proud to house the Diversity Center of Representation and Empowerment (D-CORE),… Read more Celebrate Black History Month: A Journey through Lane Library

Dive into the Depths of Hospital Data with AHA Data Sets

Feeling lost in a sea of generic medical databases? Craving data that goes beyond diagnoses and procedures? Fear not for AHA Data is here to be your compass! Developed by the American Hospital Association, this treasure trove holds the key to unlocking a wealth of information about the inner workings of healthcare institutions across the… Read more Dive into the Depths of Hospital Data with AHA Data Sets

New & Noteworthy Resources

Throughout 2023, Lane Library’s staff has been acquiring and cataloging new resources to support the work of Stanford Medicine. We’ve stocked up on hundreds of books, purchased large ebook collections, added new databases, and added to our print collections. We are excited to share our new resources with you! Some 2023 highlights include: The American… Read more New & Noteworthy Resources