AFM is a peer-reviewed open access journal publishing original research, and is published six times per year with an estimated online circulation of more than 121,000 family physicians and others interested in family medicine research.

As one-half of a 2-person editorial team responsible for producing a peer-reviewed medical research journal:Manages manuscripts though the life cycle toward publicationNegotiates contracts with vendorsManages departmental budgetPrepares written material for publication, performing a variety of dutiesReads copy to detect errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntaxVerifies facts, dates, and statistics using standard reference sources.Rewrites or modifies copy to conform to publication’s style and editorial policyWorks with IT staff to identify needs and participated in development and testing of journal management databaseTroubleshoots technical issues and acts as liaison with Highwire Press for web hosting of journalReads galley and page proofs to detect errors and indicates corrections, using standard proofreading symbolsConfers with authors regarding changes made to manuscript Rewrites headlines, captions, columns, articles, and stories according to publication requirementsOccasionally initiates or replies to correspondence regarding material published or being considered for publication

Established the research library at the Institute. Acquired materials, supervised staff, secured journal subscriptions, and created procedures for obtaining research materials for Stowers Institute scientists.

Managed library operations, including supervising staff, overseeing budgets, processing preprints, acquiring materials, managing journal subscriptions, obtaining articles for researchers, web design.Recommendation from Cynthia Crego, Retired, Deputy Head, Laboratory Services Section, Fermilab. I am delighted to write a letter of recommendation on behalf of Elizabeth Anderson. I have known Beth for 18 years and was her supervisor for six years during her tenure at Fermilab. While at Fermilab, Beth held the position of System Manager for the Library and then was promoted to Head of Information Resources, which included the Library, Technical Publications and the History Archives. In these positions, Beth worked with a variety of stakeholders and supervised the work of librarians, editors, computing professionals and support staff.I would recommend Beth for a management position without reservation. I believe that Beth possesses all the necessary attributes of a good manager and she would be an asset to any organization.There is no drama surrounding Beth’s management style. She has the ability to remain calm, which helps her team stay focused and motivated. She is confident, a good communicator and a problem-solver. She is able to delegate tasks appropriately, give clear directions and set measurable goals with employees. She displays an optimistic attitude that boosts morale and helps keep her staff engaged.Beth is self-motivated. She is able to grasp the goals of an organization and develop the strategies to achieve those goals. Beth is extremely dependable. She is punctual and is willing to put in the hours necessary to meet deadlines and complete projects. Beth has good judgment and approaches all her interactions with a high level of integrity.It was a pleasure working with Beth. She was a team player who was respected by both management and subordinates. She approached work seriously, but also made many life-long friends.

Managed IT operations for research library at national laboratory. Designed first-generation web pages, provided user support and training.

Managed IT operations for the Kansas City Public Library, its 9 branch locations, and 11 consortia members, including William Jewell, Baker University, the Metropolitan Community Colleges, KCK Community College, Haskell University, and others. Supervised a staff of 8.