National Postdoc Appreciation Week

Every year in the 3rd week of September, Universities across the United States take part in the National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW). This year, Postdoc Appreciation Week is September 15-19. The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) and Stanford University Postdoctoral Association (SURPAS) are hosting a variety of events throughout the week. You can find out more on their… Read more National Postdoc Appreciation Week

Rethinking Peer Review in the AI Era

Peer review is facing a profound transformation as we enter into the revolutionary age of artificial intelligence (AI), offering new opportunities and posing fresh challenges for research integrity. In acknowledgement of this transformation, the theme for Peer Review Week this year is “Rethinking Peer Review in the AI Era.” To celebrate Peer Review Week, we… Read more Rethinking Peer Review in the AI Era

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

Web of Science: Key Updates for Medical Researchers

As interdisciplinary research at Stanford Medical School is ever-expanding, Web of Science (WoS) remains a powerful and trusted database for medical researchers. Unlike PubMed, which focuses narrowly on the biomedical and clinical literature, Web of Science offers a curated citation index that spans across disciplines. This makes it possible to trace how studies are connected in areas as… Read more Web of Science: Key Updates for Medical Researchers

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

Dean Minor’s 2025 Summer Reading List

Lloyd B. Minor, MD, Dean of Stanford School of Medicine, recently shared his 2025 summer reading list on LinkedIn. Describing his recommendations, Dean Minor stated:  This year’s summer reading list covers a wide range of ideas—music, memory, aging, stillness, and the stories we tell ourselves and others. Each book is compelling in its own way, and… Read more Dean Minor’s 2025 Summer Reading List

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