Blog topic: Science

Welcome to Christine Garcia, Geoscience Specimen Curator

October 9, 2022

by Julie Sweetkind-Singer

Stanford Libraries and the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability (SDSS) are delighted to announce that Christine (Chrissy) Garcia will be joining Stanford Libraries on November 14, 2022 as the Geoscience Specimen Collections Curator and Manager. This unique position sits within the Libraries, but will be responsible for managing the rock, mineral, and paleontology collections for the School. This collaboration will combine the expertise of both groups with active faculty input on the historical and contemporaneous collections and the libraries deep knowledge of material management, metadata standards, physical and digital preservation, and digitization workflows.

Stanford Libraries and Lane Medical Library hosts Gear Up for Science Data

Fall 2022 Gear-Up for Science Data

September 25, 2022

by Alma Elizabeth Parada

Working with science data can be tough! Real datasets are often complex, with each type of data bringing along it its own needs for quality control, management, and analysis. Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone!

The Stanford Libraries and the Lane Medical Library are very excited to announce that the Fall 2022 Gear-Up will focus on dealing with real data in the sciences. This event will consist of a series of virtual and hybrid workshops over 3 days, Monday - Wednesday October 10-12, culminating in an in-person research symposium and social hour on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

2022 Summer reading list (science and engineering staff picks)

June 27, 2022

by Alexandra Krogman

Engineering

Science

It's that time of year again! Summertime. The perfect time to relax and fall into the pages of a good book. These Stanford Libraries Science and Engineering Resource Group* staff picks offer the perfect selection. There is something for everyone, from solving a murder mystery to exploring the cosmos.

Brynn Kramer and Meagan Trott: Conrad Collection on Dutch Waterways

May 26, 2022

Amongst our map team here at Stanford Libraries, we have several part-time members who we just wish so badly were full-time. Their dedication and contributions are invaluable, undoubtedly being the individuals behind the curtain keeping this show on the road.

Brynn Kramer and Meagan Trott have long been two of these employees, and it is with great excitement that the entire map team welcomes and presents them as our project team for processing and cataloging the cartographic portion of the Conrad Collection on Dutch Waterways.

Stanford Earth winning photos in Hohbach Hall

April 5, 2022

by Alma Elizabeth Parada

Events

Exhibits

Science

Earth Day 2022 is Friday, April 22^nd!

The Branner Earth Sciences Library has partnered with Stanford Earth, Stanford Earth Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and the Stanford Environmental Justice Group to celebrate Earth Day!

De-stress & refresh - celebrate π at the Science Library

De-stress and refresh fest- celebrate π at the Science Library

March 2, 2022

by Aparna Sharma

Events

Science

Pi week scavenger hunt begins Wednesday, March 9, and ends Monday, March 14.

Place: Science Library, Room 315

Hello Stanford! Is it just us, or is everyone feeling stressed lately?

Get expert help this winter

February 4, 2022

Are you reliving the same research challenges over and over? Did the groundhog's news on February 2 make you realize that you're in for at least six more weeks of winter quarter? Book a meeting with one of our expert consultants, and get out of your endless loop of research frustration!