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Oct 16
2024
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Zotero Basics: Managing Your Research Citations

Instructor(s):
Evans Whitaker
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Seats left: 28
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. ...
Oct 17
2024
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Beckman B060 (Munzer Auditorium)

Python for Beginners, Part 2

Instructor(s):
Nikhil Milind
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Seats left: 7
Part 2 of this interactive, hands-on session builds on what participants learned in Part 1, and it continues to expand foundational programming skills and practical applications of Python that students can apply in the context of their own work. Learning objectives: 1) automate tasks with loops; 2) perform conditional operations; ...
Oct 17
2024
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Literature Reviews Beyond PubMed: Crafting Effective Searches in Other Databases

Instructor(s):
Christopher Stave
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Seats left: 35
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, ...
Oct 17
2024
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Lane Library Consulting Area

Bioinformatics Office Hours

Instructor(s):
Nikhil Milind
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Seats left: 0
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 ...
Oct 21
2024
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Literature Searching Using PubMed Like a Pro

Instructor(s):
Connie Wong
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Seats left: 42
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. ...
Oct 23
2024
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Zotero Advanced: Managing Your Research Citations

Instructor(s):
Evans Whitaker
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Seats left: 43
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 ...
Oct 24
2024
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Lane Library Consulting Area

Bioinformatics Office Hours

Instructor(s):
Nikhil Milind
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Seats left: 0
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 ...
Oct 25
2024
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

You Really Need a Protocol!

Instructor(s):
Evans Whitaker
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Seats left: 46
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 ...
Oct 30
2024
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

How To Use Covidence - Streamline Your Systematic/Scoping Reviews

Instructor(s):
Boglarka Huddleston
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Seats left: 45
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 ...
Oct 31
2024
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Lane Library Consulting Area

Bioinformatics Office Hours

Instructor(s):
Nikhil Milind
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Seats left: 0
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 ...
Nov 05
2024
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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Seats left: 64
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 ...
Nov 06
2024
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Stanford Hospital Fountain

Historical Walking Tour

Instructor(s):
Drew Bourn
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Seats left: 10
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 ...
Nov 07
2024
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Lane Library Consulting Area

Bioinformatics Office Hours

Instructor(s):
Nikhil Milind
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Seats left: 0
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 ...
Nov 12
2024
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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Seats left: 47
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 ...
Nov 13
2024
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Demystifying Medical Devices: Market Research & Resources

Instructor(s):
Amada Woodward
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Seats left: 47
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 ...
Nov 14
2024
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Beckman B060 (Munzer Auditorium)

Python for Beginners, Part 1

Instructor(s):
Nikhil Milind
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Seats left: 13
Python is an interpreted, high-level, general-purpose programming language. Part 1 of this interactive, hands-on session introduces students to the basic functionalities of Python as students will learn foundational programming skills and gain experience in applying Python to real-world scenarios that they can then use in the context of their own work. ...
Nov 14
2024
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Lane Library Consulting Area

Bioinformatics Office Hours

Instructor(s):
Nikhil Milind
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Seats left: 0
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 ...
Nov 19
2024
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Quick Start: A 60-minute Research Toolkit

Instructor(s):
Boglarka Huddleston
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Seats left: 44
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 ...
Nov 21
2024
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
LKSC 308

Python for Beginners, Part 2

Instructor(s):
Nikhil Milind
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Seats left: 20
Part 2 of this interactive, hands-on session builds on what participants learned in Part 1, and it continues to expand foundational programming skills and practical applications of Python that students can apply in the context of their own work. Learning objectives: 1) automate tasks with loops; 2) perform conditional operations; ...
Nov 21
2024
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Lane Library Consulting Area

Bioinformatics Office Hours

Instructor(s):
Nikhil Milind
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Seats left: 0
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 02
2024
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Zotero Basics: Managing Your Research Citations

Instructor(s):
Amanda Woodward
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Seats left: 47
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. ...
Dec 02
2024
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Stanford Hospital Fountain

Historical Walking Tour

Instructor(s):
Drew Bourn
Register
Seats left: 11
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 ...
Dec 05
2024
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Lane Library Consulting Area

Bioinformatics Office Hours

Instructor(s):
Nikhil Milind
Register
Seats left: 0
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 09
2024
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Zotero Advanced: Managing Your Research Citations

Instructor(s):
Amanda Woodward
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Seats left: 48
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
Register
Seats left: 48
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 12
2024
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Lane Library Consulting Area

Bioinformatics Office Hours

Instructor(s):
Nikhil Milind
Register
Seats left: 0
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
Register
Seats left: 0
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 ...