Classes & Events
Dec 05
2024
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Lane Library Consulting Area
Bioinformatics Office Hours
Instructor(s):
Nikhil Milind
The Lane Library Bioinformatics Office Hours are a resource for Stanford medical students and researchers to get help using bash, R, Python, Git, or Sherlock (Stanford’s research computing cluster) for academic purposes. Library personnel with bioinformatics backgrounds will be available every week to assist with a range of issues.
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Dec 09
2024
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Zotero Advanced: Managing Your Research Citations
Instructor(s):
Amanda Woodward
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27
This session builds on the Zotero Basics class. You will learn at least two more ways of importing citations from databases and websites. You will learn how to organize your citations into Collections, how to use different citation styles, how to attach PDF documents, and how to integrate Zotero with ...
Dec 10
2024
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Literature Searching Using PubMed Like a Pro
Instructor(s):
Connie Wong
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22
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.
Please note: This class will be held via Zoom and recorded. ...
Dec 11
2024
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Streamlining Literature Reviews with ASReview
Instructor(s):
Connie Wong
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39
ASReview is an open-source, AI-powered tool that accelerates the systematic review process by prioritizing relevant studies for screening. In this class, participants will learn how to incorporate ASReview into their literature review workflow, making evidence synthesis faster and more focused.
Please note: Registrants are recommended to install Python and ASReview ...
Dec 12
2024
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Lane Library Consulting Area
Bioinformatics Office Hours
Instructor(s):
Nikhil Milind
The Lane Library Bioinformatics Office Hours are a resource for Stanford medical students and researchers to get help using bash, R, Python, Git, or Sherlock (Stanford’s research computing cluster) for academic purposes. Library personnel with bioinformatics backgrounds will be available every week to assist with a range of issues.
In-person, walk-in ...
Dec 19
2024
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Lane Library Consulting Area
Bioinformatics Office Hours
Instructor(s):
Nikhil Milind
The Lane Library Bioinformatics Office Hours are a resource for Stanford medical students and researchers to get help using bash, R, Python, Git, or Sherlock (Stanford’s research computing cluster) for academic purposes. Library personnel with bioinformatics backgrounds will be available every week to assist with a range of issues.
In-person, walk-in ...
Jan 09
2025
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
7 Practical Ways of Integrating AI Tools into Your Research Workflow
Instructor(s):
Christopher Stave
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74
This 60-minute pop-up class will introduce participants to an array of AI tools that can enhance and streamline research workflows. Use cases will focus on the following topics:
Writing assistance
Brainstorming
Literature searching
Medical reference
Plagiarism detection
Text-to-speech, article summaries
Image generation
Tools will include ChatGPT, Elicit, ResearchRabbit, Stanford Secure GPT, Proofig, and more.
Please note: This class ...
Jan 13
2025
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Literature Searching Using PubMed Like a Pro
Instructor(s):
Connie Wong
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50
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.
Please note: This class will be held via Zoom and recorded. ...
Jan 14
2025
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Demonstrate your Impact: Tell the Story of your Research Using Traditional Metrics and Altmetrics
Instructor(s):
Daniel Eller
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49
In this 45 minute class, you will learn how to harness the power of alternative metrics, or 'altmetrics', to demonstrate your research impact as an alternative to traditional citation metrics. You will gain expertise and familiarity with Altmetric Explorer, a dashboard that houses altmetric data on the individual, article, and journal ...
Jan 15
2025
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Stanford Hospital Fountain
Historical Walking Tour
Instructor(s):
Drew Bourn
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20
Take a historical walking tour of the School of Medicine. The tour explores the school's history within the broader history of California medicine from the pre-colonial Ohlone period to the present, and highlights some of the architectural elements and art installations that reflect those histories. The tour begins at the ...
Jan 22
2025
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Zotero Basics: Managing Your Research Citations
Instructor(s):
Amanda Woodward
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50
This interactive class provides an introduction to Zotero, a free reference management tool. Zotero allows you to save and organize citation information from databases and websites, and annotate PDFs within your library. In the Basics class, you will go through the steps of downloading/installing Zotero and necessary plug-ins and connectors. ...
Jan 23
2025
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Quick Start: A 60-minute Research Toolkit
Instructor(s):
Daniel Eller
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20
The Quick Start Research Toolkit is designed to rapidly orient Stanford students, staff, and faculty to key library resources, tools, and services. After attending this class you will be able to:
Efficiently locate and use library materials and services
Identify strategies for increasing the impact of your research
Organize your citations/PDFs and generate ...
Jan 29
2025
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Zotero Advanced: Managing Your Research Citations
Instructor(s):
Amanda Woodward
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Seats left:
50
This session builds on the Zotero Basics class. You will learn at least two more ways of importing citations from databases and websites. You will learn how to organize your citations into Collections, how to use different citation styles, how to attach PDF documents, and how to integrate Zotero with ...
Feb 04
2025
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Literature Reviews Beyond PubMed: Crafting Effective Searches in Other Databases
Instructor(s):
Christopher Stave
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50
At Stanford, we have access to a remarkable array of research literature databases, many of which contain relevant content not included in PubMed. Unfortunately, it’s not always clear how to identify these alternate databases, much less craft effective strategies for searching them. This session is designed to help Stanford faculty, ...
Feb 12
2025
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Stanford Hospital Fountain
Historical Walking Tour
Instructor(s):
Drew Bourn
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20
Take a historical walking tour of the School of Medicine. The tour explores the school's history within the broader history of California medicine from the pre-colonial Ohlone period to the present, and highlights some of the architectural elements and art installations that reflect those histories. The tour begins at the ...
Feb 19
2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zotero Basics: Managing Your Research Citations
Instructor(s):
Evans Whitaker
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Seats left:
50
This interactive class provides an introduction to Zotero, a free reference management tool. Zotero allows you to save and organize citation information from databases and websites, and annotate PDFs within your library. In the Basics class, you will go through the steps of downloading/installing Zotero and necessary plug-ins and connectors. ...
Feb 20
2025
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
How To Use Covidence - Streamline Your Systematic/Scoping Reviews
Instructor(s):
Boglarka Huddleston
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50
This interactive session will introduce you to Covidence, an online tool to accelerate and streamline the systematic review process. You will learn the advantages of using Covidence, recognize how it improves collaboration and evidence synthesis. You will also learn how to set up a project, invite team members, and work ...
Feb 26
2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zotero Advanced: Managing Your Research Citations
Instructor(s):
Evans Whitaker
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Seats left:
50
This session builds on the Zotero Basics class. You will learn at least two more ways of importing citations from databases and websites. You will learn how to organize your citations into Collections, how to use different citation styles, how to attach PDF documents, and how to integrate Zotero with ...
Feb 27
2025
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Quick Start: A 60-minute Research Toolkit
Instructor(s):
Amanda Woodward
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Seats left:
20
The Quick Start Research Toolkit is designed to rapidly orient Stanford students, staff, and faculty to key library resources, tools, and services. After attending this class you will be able to:
Efficiently locate and use library materials and services
Identify strategies for increasing the impact of your research
Organize your citations/PDFs and generate ...
Mar 03
2025
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Literature Searching Using PubMed Like a Pro
Instructor(s):
Connie Wong
Register
Seats left:
50
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.
Please note: This class will be held via Zoom and recorded. ...
Mar 04
2025
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Systematic Versus Scoping Reviews: Which is Right for You? How Can the Library Help?
Instructor(s):
Christopher Stave
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50
In this 50 minute presentation, you’ll learn about the differences between Systematic and Scoping Reviews. Both have become increasingly popular, but the rationale about when to choose one versus the other can be confusing. The presentation will also demonstrate how Lane’s Research & Instruction librarians can facilitate the development either ...
Mar 06
2025
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Copyright 101
Instructor(s):
Daniel Eller
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50
Is copyright confusing to you? Do you find yourself wondering if you can reuse the work of others in an educational context? This class will equip you with a basic understanding of copyright and the principle of fair use.
After attending this class, you will be able to:
Describe the purpose and ...
Mar 11
2025
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Demystifying Medical Devices: Market Research & Resources
Instructor(s):
Amanda Woodward
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50
This workshop equips you with the tools to navigate the ever-evolving medical device market. Learn how to identify key players, track trends, and uncover valuable industry insights. We'll explore powerful resources like Embase for medical device literature, GlobalData for market sizing and forecasts, and Pitchbook for company analysis.
By the end ...
Mar 12
2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
You Really Need a Protocol!
Instructor(s):
Evans Whitaker
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Seats left:
50
Would you build a house without plans? Would you navigate without a map? Many who start on the arduous and time-consuming task of writing a systematic review or one of the kindred publication types do exactly that! With a thorough, well-designed protocol you have the plan and map you need ...
Mar 12
2025
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Stanford Hospital Fountain
Historical Walking Tour
Instructor(s):
Drew Bourn
Register
Seats left:
20
Take a historical walking tour of the School of Medicine. The tour explores the school's history within the broader history of California medicine from the pre-colonial Ohlone period to the present, and highlights some of the architectural elements and art installations that reflect those histories. The tour begins at the ...