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Lane Medical Library runs a rotating schedule of workshops and events, and you can browse the full calendar and sign up through the "All Classes & Events" link on its homepage. The sessions listed on the site cover practical research skills—such as integrating AI tools into a research workflow, introductory data analysis with R, and navigating NIH compliance across the research lifecycle—so the calendar is the place to check for current topics, dates, and registration.

What kinds of classes are listed

The homepage's "Library Classes & Events" section shows upcoming sessions with a date, time, and title. Examples from the posted schedule include:

• 7 Practical Ways of Integrating AI Tools into Your Research Workflow — a session on applying AI tools during research.
• Data Analysis with R for Beginners, Part 1 — an introductory, multi-part series on R for data analysis.
• Navigating NIH Compliance Across the Research Lifecycle: Grants, Data, and Publications — a session on NIH compliance covering grants, data, and publications.

These examples show the range: research workflow tools, hands-on data skills, and research compliance. Because the calendar rotates, treat the listed sessions as a sample of the format rather than a fixed catalog.

How to find the full schedule and register

1. Go to the Lane Medical Library homepage.
2. Find the Library Classes & Events section, which previews upcoming sessions with their times.
3. Select All Classes & Events to see the complete calendar.
4. Open the individual event you want and follow its registration instructions.

The homepage preview shows only a few entries, so the "All Classes & Events" view is the reliable way to see everything currently scheduled.

What else the site offers for staying informed

Beyond the events calendar, the homepage includes a Sign Up for Our Email Newsletters option, described as a way to get "the latest about library resources, services, classes and more delivered to your inbox." If you want advance notice of new classes rather than checking the calendar repeatedly, the newsletter is the intended channel.

Practical notes

• Sessions are listed with specific start and end times (for example, a 2:00–3:00 PM slot), so check the time zone and your availability before registering.
• Some classes are multi-part—"Data Analysis with R for Beginners, Part 1" implies a series—so confirm whether later parts require separate registration.
• The homepage also links to Journals, Books, Databases, and Guides, which are separate from the classes and events calendar.

For the current list of topics, dates, and sign-up details, use the "All Classes & Events" link on lane.stanford.edu rather than relying on any single snapshot of the schedule.

Lane Medical Library lists its staff by name, pronouns, and role, so you can match your question to the right person or team. The roster covers research and instruction, medical education, access and collection services, resource management, digital strategy, and library administration. If you are unsure who to contact, start with the role that most closely matches your task — for example, a research question goes to a research and instruction librarian, while a course reserves issue goes to the course reserves coordinator.

Staff roles and what they handle

How to choose the right contact

• Research or literature search help: Evans Whitaker (Research & Instruction Librarian) or Boglarka Huddleston (Manager, Research & Instruction).
• Bioinformatics or research information: Nikhil Milind (Bioresearch Informationist).
• Medical education: Connie Wong (Medical Education Librarian).
• Graduate medical education: Christopher Stave (Graduate Medical Education Librarian).
• Course reserves: You-ping Li (Course Reserves Coordinator).
• Electronic resources: Anu Moorthy (Electronic Resources Librarian).
• Access and collection services: Leah Anderson (Manager), Marcos Figueroa, or Jeff Codori (Access Services Specialists).
• Systems, software, or digital strategy: Alex DelPriore, Ryan Steinberg, Alain Boussard, or Vishal Patel.
• Web services: Amanda Woodward.
• Metadata: Latasha Means.
• Research communications: Daniel Eller.
• Administration and leadership: Heidi Heilemann (Director), Judy Kmetko (Administrator), Colleen Cuddy, or Thea Allen.

Practical notes

The staff list is published on the Lane Medical Library website alongside the library's top resources, classes, and events. If your question spans more than one area — for example, access to a database plus help using it — the research and instruction team is a reasonable first stop, since they can route you to access services or electronic resources if needed.

Lane Medical Library at Stanford University School of Medicine provides a curated set of databases and clinical tools organized under its "Top Resources" list. The collection spans literature search, point-of-care clinical decision support, drug and pharmacology references, and anatomy/imaging tools. If you are a Stanford-affiliated user looking for a specific resource type — literature, clinical answers, drug safety, or visual diagnosis — the list below maps each need to the relevant tool.

Literature Search and Citation Databases

These are the core resources for finding published research, systematic reviews, and citation data.

PubMed is the broadest starting point for biomedical literature and includes clinical practice guidelines alongside primary studies. Web of Science and Scopus are better suited when you need citation metrics or to trace how a paper has been cited. Embase adds stronger pharmacology and conference-abstract coverage.

Point-of-Care and Clinical Decision Resources

These tools are designed for quick answers at the point of care rather than comprehensive literature review.

• UpToDate — A point-of-care clinical information resource containing succinct and aggressively updated clinical topic reviews.
• DynaMed — Point-of-care clinical decision support with topic reviews and evidence summaries.
• ClinicalKey — Full-text clinical reference and textbook content.
• Sanford Guide — Antimicrobial therapy guidance.

UpToDate is the most frequently cited example of a point-of-care tool here: its topic reviews are written for clinicians who need a current answer quickly, and the content is updated aggressively rather than on a slow publication cycle. Use it when you need a clinical recommendation, not when you need to read every primary study on a topic.

Drug and Pharmacology Resources

• Lexidrug — Drug information and pharmacology reference.
• Micromedex — Drug, toxicology, and clinical information database.
• Sanford Guide — Antimicrobial therapy recommendations.

Lexidrug and Micromedex both cover drug dosing, interactions, and safety, but they come from different content providers, so it is worth checking which one your institution's formulary or workflow references. Sanford Guide is narrower and focused specifically on antimicrobial treatment.

Anatomy, Imaging, and Visual Diagnosis Tools

• e-Anatomy — Interactive medical imaging and anatomical atlas.
• Complete Anatomy — 3D anatomy platform (also featured in the library's blog content).
• VisualDx — Visual clinical decision support for dermatology and other visually diagnosed conditions.

These are useful when the question is anatomical or visual rather than textual. VisualDx, for example, is built around differential diagnosis from images, which makes it a different kind of tool from a literature database.

How to Choose Based on Your Task

Access and Support

Lane provides full-text access to its resources, and the library also offers classes and events — for example, sessions on integrating AI tools into research workflows, data analysis with R, and navigating NIH compliance across the research lifecycle. If you are unsure which database fits your question, the library's research and instruction librarians (listed on the site, including a Bioresearch Informationist and Research & Instruction Librarians) are the appropriate contact point.

One practical note: the specific databases available to you depend on your affiliation and current subscriptions, so confirm access through the library's site rather than assuming a listed resource is reachable from off-campus.

Lane Medical Library is the medical library of Stanford University School of Medicine, serving as a central access point for clinical, research, and educational information resources. Based on its website (lane.stanford.edu), it provides Stanford-affiliated users with databases, journals, books, and clinical tools, along with classes, events, and document delivery services. If you are a Stanford student, faculty member, clinician, or researcher, this is the library portal you would use to reach core medical resources. If you are not affiliated with Stanford, the site still shows what resources exist, but full-text access is typically tied to institutional credentials.

Who It Serves

The library is oriented toward the Stanford medicine community. Its staff directory lists roles that map directly to user needs:

• Medical Education Librarian and Graduate Medical Education Librarian — support students and residents
• Research & Instruction Librarians — help with research methods and teaching
• Bioresearch Informationist — specialized support for biomedical research
• Access & Collection Services — manage access to materials
• Electronic Resources Librarian and Resource Management Librarian — maintain databases and subscriptions

This staffing structure indicates the library supports education, clinical practice, and research across the school.

Core Resources

The homepage highlights a "Top Resources" list. These are the tools most frequently used by the Stanford medical community:

The site also describes a point-of-care resource with "succinct and aggressively updated clinical topic reviews," and notes that Lane provides full-text access to its resources. PubMed is described as containing over 5,000 journals and more than 35.5 million citations, covering clinical trials, systematic reviews, case reports, and clinical practice guidelines.

Beyond databases, the library organizes access to journals, books, databases, and guides through its Explore section.

Services and Support

Lane Medical Library is not just a resource list. It offers:

• Library classes and events — for example, "7 Practical Ways of Integrating AI Tools into Your Research Workflow," "Data Analysis with R for Beginners, Part 1," and "Navigating NIH Compliance Across the Research Lifecycle: Grants, Data, and Publications"
• Document delivery via DocXpress, including a tool called Clio for DocXpress
• Email newsletters — sign-up to receive updates about resources, services, and classes
• Blog posts — covering topics like Complete Anatomy updates, essential mobile apps, and document delivery

These services suggest the library functions as an active instructional and operational hub, not a passive repository.

How to Use It

1. Start at lane.stanford.edu — the homepage surfaces Top Resources, blog posts, and upcoming classes.
2. Identify your resource type — use Explore to browse journals, books, databases, or guides.
3. Check access requirements — full-text access to Lane's resources is provided for its user community; off-campus or unaffiliated users may encounter login or subscription barriers.
4. Use support services — attend a class, request document delivery through DocXpress, or contact a subject librarian listed in the staff directory.
5. Stay updated — sign up for the email newsletter to get notices about new resources and events.

What to Keep in Mind

• The site does not publish pricing information for its resources; access is tied to institutional affiliation rather than individual purchase.
• The "Top Resources" list reflects what Lane promotes, not necessarily the full extent of its holdings.
• Class dates shown on the homepage (October 2, 6) are examples from the captured page and will change over time — check the All Classes & Events page for current schedules.

If you are part of Stanford Medicine, Lane Medical Library is your primary gateway to clinical and research literature. If you are outside Stanford, you can still use the site to understand what tools exist, but you will need to access most of them through your own institution's subscriptions.

Lane Medical Library provides full-text access through its licensed databases and journal subscriptions, and when an article isn't available in those collections, the DocXpress document delivery service is the route to request it. Access generally runs through the library's resource links (for example, PubMed, ClinicalKey, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science listed under Top Resources), and DocXpress now includes a tool called Clio. The steps below describe how to move from a citation to full text, and what to do when the full text isn't there.

Start with the library's resource links, not a general web search

The fastest path to full text is to enter a database through Lane rather than searching the open web, because the library's links carry the access permissions.

1. Open the Lane Medical Library site and go to the Top Resources list.
2. Choose the database that matches your need — for example PubMed or Embase for biomedical literature, Scopus or Web of Science for citation searching, or ClinicalKey and DynaMed for clinical content.
3. Run your search inside that database.
4. Look for the full-text link on the record. If the library holds the article, the link resolves to the publisher or full-text platform.

Expected result: you land on the article full text without being asked to pay, because the library's subscription is recognized through the link you used.

Common snag: if you reach an article by typing a publisher's address directly or through a search engine, you may hit a paywall even though Lane has access. Returning to the database record and using its full-text link usually resolves this.

Use DocXpress when the article isn't in the collection

DocXpress is Lane's document delivery service for materials the library doesn't provide directly. The library's news section notes the introduction of Clio for DocXpress Document Delivery, so expect Clio to be part of the request workflow.

• Use DocXpress when a database record shows no full-text link, or when the link leads to a paywall.
• Submit the citation details through the DocXpress request form.
• Watch for the delivered file or a message about the request status.

What to prepare before you submit: the complete citation — article title, authors, journal, year, volume, issue, and pages or DOI. Complete citations reduce back-and-forth and speed up delivery.

Check mobile options if you work away from a desk

Lane highlights Essential Mobile Apps among its featured content. If you need full text or clinical answers on a phone or tablet, review that page first — it points to the apps the library supports, which is more reliable than installing a random app and hoping it authenticates against Lane's subscriptions.

When access fails, contact the right person

Lane lists its staff by role, which helps you route a question correctly:

Names and roles are published on the library's staff page, so you can identify the current holder of each position rather than guessing at a general address.

Quick decision guide

• Article is in a Lane database → open the database through Top Resources and use its full-text link.
• Article isn't in the collection, or the link paywalls → submit a DocXpress request with a complete citation.
• You want to read on a mobile device → check the Essential Mobile Apps page before installing anything.
• Something is broken or you're stuck → contact the staff member whose role matches the problem.

One caution: the library's pages describe what each resource contains — for example, that a point-of-care tool offers succinct, frequently updated clinical topic reviews, or that MEDLINE covers thousands of journals and tens of millions of citations. Those descriptions tell you what a resource is good for, not what your specific access rights are. Confirm access by following the library's own link to the resource rather than assuming from the description.