Lane Mission & Strategic Plan

The mission of Lane Medical Library & Knowledge Management Center is to get the right knowledge, to the right person, at the right time, in the right context in support of translational research, innovative education and advances in patient care of the Stanford University Medical Center.

There is now more information available than we have attention to understand, capture and apply. Rapidly finding information relevant to the task at hand is critical. We need to create an intelligent digital library that provides access, integration and dissemination of information when, where and in the form that is needed.

We envision Lane as a virtual and physical connection and pathway to knowledge and learning that enables the Stanford community to make sense out of a vast array of information. Smart tools will allow the individual or groups to gather, create and share knowlege when, where and how needed. We will work directly and indirectly through other search engines and information providers to break down the silos of licensed, open access and local content, and apply filters and interfaces that augment and amplify the ability of clinicians, researchers and students to accelerate discovery and inform decision-making, cross disciplinary boundaries, embed knowledge in workflow, and create a sense of community that fosters collaboration.

We support our mission and realize our vision of a ubiquitous knowledge connection by striving to meet the following strategic goals.

1. Develop a digital library of knowledge and learning content available anytime, anywhere.

• Transform journal, reference and learning content from print to digital.
• Develop new content that enables on demand learning.
• Create an active digital repository to store and publish current and historical Stanford-authored content.
• Redefine the Lane Historical Collection and develop a storage plan for print materials.
• Develop access methodologies for seamless authentication and authorization to content.

2. Create smart interfaces that put information in context at the point of care, learning and research.

• Apply robust standards-based metadata to integrate content in mulitiple search environments.
• Create a digital repository of knowledge and learning objects that enables personalization and sharing.
• Integrate and syndicate content and services as "always there" in the user's environment.
• Create intelligent search tools that span multiple formats, disciplines and services.
• Develop interdisciplinary portals that unify content and services for a community of users.
• Integrate clinical decision support at the point of care in Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital and Stanford Hospital & Clinics.
• Create tools and databases that simplify search, capture and manipulation of data for researchers.

3. Develop a learning connection that enables seamless discovery, interpretation and manipulation of information.

• Embed knowledge management skills in formal and informal curricula throughout SUMC.
• Develop a curriculum of best evidence for medical students and clinicians in practice.
• Develop training in bioinformatics tools and data management for biomedical researchers.
• Develop training in scholarly research skills for students, fellows and post-docs.
• Support faculty in designing interactive and on demand learning that engages learners.
• Integrate learning and knowledge systems to increase impact, reach and value.
• Develop a communication program to inform the SUMC community about new knowledge content and services.

4. Develop library and learning spaces that foster active learning, interdisciplinary collaboration and a sense of community.

• Develop classroom spaces that enable active learning.
• Implement technologies that enable virtual learning and collaboration.
• Develop user service models that support distributed and virtual access.
• Integrate distributed study space into a cohesive, student-friendly program.
• Develop new spaces that foster social interchange, collaboration, reflection and self-discovery supported by ubiquitous access to information.
• Develop conference space with virtual participation, small group discussion and social networking.
• Develop programs that engage the alumni of the school.
• Develop programs that support public lectures, exhibits, and exploration to understand biomedical research and advances in patient care.

5. Develop a research program in knowledge management and educational technology.

• Create an infrastructure for collaborative research and training.
• Develop a research agenda that addresses real-world problems.