Research Services

Literature Search Services
Get expert help developing literature searches for evidence synthesis projects, grant applications, book chapters, research projects and more.
Literature Search Services
Data Services
Request help with data management plans and learn more about best practices for data management and sharing.
Data Services
Research Impact Services
We offer guidance with tracking and understanding the impact of your research. We also offer help identifying where to publish, understanding open access, and using unique identifiers.
Research Impact Services
Classes & Events
We offers a wide variety of classes on research related topics including literature searching, reference management, data management, research impact, and more. Registration is free of charge to the Stanford Medicine community.
Classes & Events
DocXpress Document Delivery Service
Request access to articles, book chapters, and physical books not available in our collection. We also offer scanning services for print-only articles and book chapters.
DocXpress
BioInformatics Office Hours
This service is for Stanford medical students and researchers to get help using bash, R, Python, Git, or Sherlock (Stanford’s research computing cluster) for academic purposes.
BioInformatics Office HoursResearch & Instruction Team
Who We Are
Research and Instruction is the team within Lane Library responsible for actively providing education and research-related support to the Stanford Medicine community, including Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford Health Care, and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital.
What We Do
The focus of the R&I team is education. Through collaboration, consultation, and training, the team provides expert assistance on topics related to medical education, evidence-based medicine, scholarly communications, research impact, and the management and sharing of research data.
Lane Liaisons Program Us
The core Research and Instruction team is also integral to Lane Library’s liaison program, which pairs each department within the School of Medicine to an individual librarian. Reach out to your liaison librarian with any questions about library resources or services.
Find Your Liaison
Copyright Guidance

Copyright and intellectual property issues are a part of the fabric of research and scholarly communications, and thus all Stanford faculty, students and staff need a working understanding of copyright law as it impacts their daily lives.
Stanford Libraries’ Office of Scholarly Communtions
Stanford University faculty, staff, and students request guidance navigation copyright issues relevant to research, publishing, and teaching.
Office of Scholarly CommunicationsStanford Libraries’ Copyright Guidance
This guide highlights common campus copyright concerns in order to help the Stanford community navigate these important issues.
Copyright Guidance Guide