SET F

Most readers use electronic databases to search the scientific literature. For editors and publishers, the presence of their journals in these databases is increasingly important. In this session, representatives from two indexing and abstracting services will provide an inside look at how their services work and will offer tips on how to make the most of your journal’s content.

F2. Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Journal Editors
John A. Overbeke, MD, PhD, Executive Editor, Dutch Journal of Medicine
Faith McLellan, PhD, North American Senior Editor, The Lancet
Susan C. Silver, PhD, Editor, Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment
Martin van der Weyden, Editor, Medical Journal of Australia
Ana Marusic, MD, PhD, Editor, Croatian Journal of Medicine (Moderator)

Journal editors have a responsibility not only to their readers but also to society. This session will discuss ways in which journal editors can assess their roles and how they impact society at large. Differences between journals from small to large will be examined with examples from each particular field and interest.

F3. Career Opportunities in Scientific Publishing
Judy Jansen, Executive Secretary, Society for the Study of Reproduction
Louise Page, Digital Manager, HighWire Press
Rosamunda Neuharth-Ozgo, Sales Director, Allen Press, Inc.
Diane Scott-Lichter, Director, Publishing, American Cancer Society (Moderator)

Is your job ending soon? Are you in need of a change, but don’t know which avenue to pursue? Retrace the directions and footprints in the career paths of our panel as they describe ways to segue experience and skills into another job. Hear what types of jobs exist in scientific publishing today and what the future may hold as the industry changes.

F4. Electronic Transactions: Trends on Online Professional Education and What They Mean for Publishers
Bill Silberg, Vice President, Communications and Publishing, The Commonwealth Fund
Judith Ribble, PhD, Director, Continuing Medical Education, Medscape
Other(s) to be added

We’ve heard for years about the promise of e-commerce, and many publishers are using the Web as a platform for various types of transactions. But most of us are still waiting for the big payoff. One exception may be professional education, especially for health care professionals. Traditional educational venues are in no danger of being put out of business by the Web, but more health care professionals are pursuing continuing education requirements online. Publishers are taking different routes to exploit the editorial and business opportunities that this growing market presents. We’ll look at a number of approaches through the eyes of a panel of publishing and educational professionals, who will discuss the economics and mechanics of their foray into this exciting, challenging world.