Borrowing Materials

Can users who are not University affiliates but who are associated with other medical centers borrow materials?

The following affiliates can purchase borrowing privileges at $5.00/book. Palo Alto Veteran Administration Medical Center Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Kaiser Santa Clara Rules and Guidelines for these affiliates: -Must have appropriate identification and register at Service Desk -Must purchase...

How do I renew my book online?

Go to the Lane catalog. Click on the link at the top: "Renew items" You may use ONE of two methods: 1) Enter your SUNetID and password, then click on "Login". You will see your list of charged items. 2)...

I am a proxy and wish to check out Circulation Desk materials. For how long can I check these out?

Circulation Desk materials can be checked out for 3-days, but only to faculty, residents, medical students, and medical post docs/fellows. Lane may have a duplicate copy in the Examination Review collection which may be checked out for 3-days with a...

I was told I could use my professor's ID card to check out a book being held for them. Is this OK?

No. ID cards are non-transferable. You must be a proxy for the faculty member in order to check out materials on his/her library record. You can become a proxy by registering for a proxy ID card. Stop by the library...

May I return books from other Stanford libraries to Lane?

Yes. Library books borrowed from other campus libraries may be returned to Lane; however, Lane cannot ensure when these books will arrive at the appropriate library. Books borrowed from other campus libraries and returned to Lane are picked up at...

What are the guidelines to become a sponsor for a proxy?

Only Stanford Faculty can sponsor a proxy and only under these guidelines: The sponsor agrees to abide by Lane Medical Library regulations and acknowledges that the proxy's use of the library's privileges must be related to the instruction, research, patient...

What to do if you cannot find materials?

If you cannot locate material that is not checked out and is not on the shelf, you can ask at the Service Desk for assistance. They will attempt to locate the material. If they cannot locate the material you can...

Where can I return materials?

Return materials - Book drops are located outside the library and at the curb between the Clark Center and the Dean's Office. - Two-hour and Course Reserve materials must be returned inside the library to avoid late fees. No two-hour...