Be an Antimicrobial Steward with Sanford Guide

The Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy is widely used by healthcare professionals, especially in infectious disease and antimicrobial stewardship. Sanford Guide provides concise, evidence-based guidance on factors such as diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases, appropriate dosing of antimicrobial agents, and drug-resistant infections, treatment recommendations for pathogen-specific and syndrome-based conditions for specific local populations. Sanford… Read more Be an Antimicrobial Steward with Sanford Guide

Welcome 2025 Residents & Clinical Fellows! 

As Lane Library’s liaison to the Department of Graduate Medical Education and a member of Lane Medical Library’s Research and Instruction team, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to Stanford. Lane is a world-class library with an extensive collection of journals, databases, and textbooks. Access our resources and services through our library website.… Read more Welcome 2025 Residents & Clinical Fellows! 

AI in Healthcare: Tips for Using Elicit, OpenEvidence, and Speechify.  

To celebrate Stanford Health AI Week (June 2-6), we are sharing a round-up of the AI tools our research librarians love to streamline your research. Elicit, OpenEvidence, and Speechify are three AI-powered tools that can assist faculty, staff, and students with literature searching and daily research workflows. Elicit: Literature Reviews and Data Extraction How to… Read more AI in Healthcare: Tips for Using Elicit, OpenEvidence, and Speechify.  

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

The Power of Nurses: Celebrating Nurses Week

To all the amazing Nurses at Stanford Medicine, thank you for all the ways you make a difference in the communities you serve. We are celebrating National Nurses Week by sharing library resources and services to power your work! New Class! Evidence Search for Busy Nurses and Health Care Providers Need evidence for patient care… Read more The Power of Nurses: Celebrating Nurses Week

Elevate Your Practice with ClinicalKey for Nursing

Nurses are a driving force behind safe, effective, and compassionate care. We support your vital role by providing access to ClinicalKey for Nursing, a trusted resource filled with evidence-based information, clinical tools, and learning materials designed specifically for nurses. Whether looking up the latest guidelines, refreshing your clinical skills, or educating a patient, ClinicalKey for… Read more Elevate Your Practice with ClinicalKey for Nursing

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!

Thank You to Stanford Authors for Your Recent Book Donations

Lane Medical Library is delighted to acknowledge the recent donations of books by Stanford authors. Their generosity helps our collection remain current with the latest medical research and advancements.  Have you recently published a book? If you are a Stanford author who has recently published a book that aligns with our collection’s focus, we would… Read more Thank You to Stanford Authors for Your Recent Book Donations