Hi.
 
I had several requests for a summary on this.  I can't say what we'll do
yet, but I appreciate the examples and advice I received.
 
One library has a Grand Rounds calendar on the library's website.  They
have "value-added" services like canned database searches, references
and links to other resources for many of the programs. This site is
password protected.   Another library posts material on their website
for three months.  One library has a resident intranet, which is
password protected.  A few other institutions put the Grand Rounds
documents on their internal intranet, accessible only from within.  One
hospital's DME gets a copy of the PowerPoint presentation from everyone
in advance so he can have the equipment set up.  It is then posted on a
network folder.  He deletes them after 4-6 months.  One librarian tapes
all the Grand Rounds and puts the programs on the web page.  
 
I didn't receive any samples of permission forms and the responses
ranged from asking for verbal permission to personnel on staff who help
faculty with copyright questions and obtaining permission.  One
librarian said she ran into physicians who wouldn't allow their
presentations to be posted, but she thought it might be more disinterest
than concern.  
 
Finally, the issue of CME credit was raised by several.  Some give no
credit at all.  Another suggested the presentation could be accredited
as "enduring materials," but not as Category 1.  The librarian who tapes
the programs indicated that credits are offered for online viewing.  
 
Thanks to all for your responses.  
 
Rosemarie Taylor
Manager-Library Services
Wyoming Valley Health Care System
575 North River Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA   18764
Voice: 570-552-1175, Fax: 570-552-1183
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