Classes

Lane's instructional program supports our clinical and bioresearch clientele with clear presentations on relevant topics. We welcome feedback on existing courses and .

Courses listed here are for the current academic quarter. New courses are typically published two weeks before start of a quarter.

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Feb 14
2:00–3:30pm

Biomedical Researcher's Toolkit

Arpi Siyahian, PhD

Come and learn how to maximize your use of Lane Library resources. The class will be taught by Lane's Bioresearch Informationist, Arpi Siyahian, and experienced librarian, Christopher Stave. Arpi will give an overview of the different bioresearch resources available at Lane including specialized bioinformatics tools, while Chris will provide a... More »
Feb 21
10:00–11:30am

WAITLIST! EndNote: Basic to Advanced

Marilyn Tinsley, MLS

The first half of the class provides the basics of EndNote, i.e., creating libraries, adding and importing citations, creating groups and smart groups, and generating bibliographies. The second part of the class will focus on PDF importing and management, and customizing bibliography style files. Course Materials and Resources Class Handout: EndNote X4... More »
Mar 07
2:00–3:30pm

Advanced Google: Services, Tools and Search Techniques

Christopher Stave, MLS

Most Google users type a few terms into the search box, click "Google Search" and hope for the best. This workshop will take you beyond the level of "optimistic amateur" and provide you with a core set of search techniques and a shiny toolkit of desktop utilities you'll find it... More »
Mar 13
4:00–5:30pm

WAITLIST! Systematic Reviews: Literature Database Selection, Search Strategies & Reference Management

Christopher Stave, MLS

A well-designed literature review is a critical part of any systematic review or meta-analysis. This presentation will provide you with the tools, strategies and expertise necessary for an efficient and comprehensive literature review. At the end of the session, you will be able to: a) select the databases that are... More »
Mar 14
2:00–3:00pm

School of Medicine Architectural History Walking Tour

Drew Bourn

Take an architectural history walking tour of the School of Medicine. The tour traces the school's history from 1850s San Francisco to present-day Palo Alto, and highlights some of the artistic and design choices that have resulted in the school's current built environment. Tours begin at the flagpole between the... More »
Mar 14
4:00–5:30pm

WAITLIST! EndNote: Basic to Advanced

Marilyn Tinsley, MLS

The first half of the class provides the basics of EndNote, i.e., creating libraries, adding and importing citations, creating groups and smart groups, and generating bibliographies. The second part of the class will focus on PDF importing and management, and customizing bibliography style files. Course Materials and Resources Class Handout: EndNote X4... More »
Mar 15
2:00–3:30pm

SCOPUS and Web of Science: Cross-Discipline Power Searching

Lauren Maggio, MLS

Did you know that you have access to Scopus and Web of Science, two huge multidisciplinary databases that search over 20,000 journals. That's four times the journals in PubMed! To ensure that your searches are comprehensive searching Scopus and Web of Science is a must! This workshop will cover advanced... More »
Mar 28
4:00–5:30pm

PubMed: Basic to Advanced Techniques

Marilyn Tinsley, MLS

Discover the secrets of effective PubMed searching in this hands-on workshop. Attendees will learn how to use MeSH, Limits, Clinical Queries, Related Articles, My NCBI, and FindIt@Stanford to locate references, download full-text, and create current awareness profiles quickly and easily. Course Materials and Resources Class Handout: PubMed_Nov2011 (pdf) Configuring My NCBI to use... More »
Apr 11
2:00–3:00pm

School of Medicine Architectural History Walking Tour

Drew Bourn

Take an architectural history walking tour of the School of Medicine. The tour traces the school's history from 1850s San Francisco to present-day Palo Alto, and highlights some of the artistic and design choices that have resulted in the school's current built environment. Tours begin at the flagpole between the... More »
May 09
2:00–3:00pm

School of Medicine Architectural History Walking Tour

Drew Bourn

Take an architectural history walking tour of the School of Medicine. The tour traces the school's history from 1850s San Francisco to present-day Palo Alto, and highlights some of the artistic and design choices that have resulted in the school's current built environment. Tours begin at the flagpole between the... More »
Jun 13
2:00–3:00pm

School of Medicine Architectural History Walking Tour

Drew Bourn

Take an architectural history walking tour of the School of Medicine. The tour traces the school's history from 1850s San Francisco to present-day Palo Alto, and highlights some of the artistic and design choices that have resulted in the school's current built environment. Tours begin at the flagpole between the... More »