Evaluation Sites on the Web
Outreach Evaluation Resource (OERC) at the Pacific Northwest RML.
The OERC "will facilitate effective use of planning and evaluation in the NN/LM by conducting continuing education activities, providing access to Web-based educational materials, providing information and consultation, and encouraging communication between NN/LM regional offices to foster learning and support regarding best practices. In doing so, the OERC will work with all Regional Medical Libraries (RMLs) and various other Network libraries as appropriate."
Measuring the Difference
This 130-page guide is a primer (including tools and resources) for planning and evaluating health information programs. It was developed by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Northwest Region and the National Library of Medicine.
To receive a single free copy, send an email request for "evaluation guide" to nnlm@u.washington.edu. Include your name and mailing address.
Institute for Museum and Library Services - Evaluation Approach
A tutorial for libraries considering a National Leadership Grant from IMLS. Covers defining and planning the project including needs assessment, target audience, goals, activities, evaluation approach, schedule and resources.
The WK Kellogg Foundation
The Kellogg Foundation "views evalatuion as a tool for learning how to do our work better." This site offers information about approaches to evaluation, questions, creating an evaluation plan, budgeting and managing an evaluation project. You can also order free copies of the Logic Model Development Guide and the Evaluation Handbook - two excellent resources for the novice evaluator. Both can also be downloaded as pdf files.
- Evaluation Handbook (http://www.wkkf.org/Pubs/Tools/Evaluation/Pub770.pdf )
- Logic Model Develoment Guide (http://www.wkkf.org/Pubs/Tools/Evaluation/Pub3669.pdf)
United Way
Outcomes Measurement Resource Network (http://national.unitedway.org/outcomes/)- "(t)he Resource Network offers information, downloadable documents, and links to resources related to the identification and measurement of program- and community-level outcomes."
Resources include links to United Way documents, other non-profit websites' evaluation information, reports, tools and how-to's http://national.unitedway.org/outcomes/initiatives/npsector.cfm
Outcomes Toolkit Version 2.0
A four step process developed through a partnership of the University of Michigan School of Library and Information Science and the University of Washington School of Information. The four steps are:
- Getting Started
- Collecting Data
- Analyzing Data
- Using What You Find
Each step is discussed and is accompanied by exercises.
Evalued - a toolkit for e-library developments
A British site " designed to support information services staff in Higher Education Institutions with the evaluation of electronic information services." Four sections address how to evaluation with a step by step guide to the process, information and tips on evaluation themes, a tools archive including questionnaires, interview questions, checklists and statistics for various themes, and a site to create custom tools based on those in the toolkit.
Association for Community Health Improvement (http://www.communityhlth.org/communityhlth/index.jsp)
Resources for planning and assessment, identifying outcomes and indicators, worksheets and templates http://www.communityhlth.org/communityhlth/resources/planning.html
Department of the Navy
Information Literacy Toolkit (http://www.doncio.navy.mil/iltoolkit/default.htm)
TTAC: Tobacco Technical Assistance Consortium
The Power of Proof: An Evaluation Primer (http://www.ttac.org/power-of-proof/index.html) "is a series of online educational tools ...This series will give those who are new to evaluation, and those who want to brush up on their skills, access to a collection of introductory information, tools, and resources from experts in the field."
ALA Interface Volume 24 (4), 2002
This issue includes several articles on outcomes based evaluation in libraries. http://www.ala.org/ala/ascla/asclapubs/interface/archives/contentlistingby/volume24/volume24.htm
Web Junction - Focus on demonstrating impact
"Looking for ways to show your community--and your funders--the difference your library makes? In January and February of 2004, WebJunction focused on strategies and practical techniques for demonstrating your library's impact" http://webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=1218
THRIVE: A Community Approach to Address Health Disparities
Prevention Institute is updating its Community Approach to Addressing Disparities in Health with the revision of THRIVE: Toolkit for Health and Resilience in Vulnerable Environments. A centerpiece of THRIVE is a set of community level factors that are linked to Healthy People 2010 Leading Health Indicators. It now features a simplified list of thirteen factors to facilitate use of the tool at the local level. http://www.preventioninstitute.org/thrive.html
Evaluation Glossaries
This page provides a list of various web sites of glossaries for Evaluation terminology. They are wide ranging and not specifically library related, but libraries are pretty new to evaluation. Take a look to gain insight into the language of evaluation
Contact Betsy Kelly, Liaison for Assessment and Evaluation, with questions or comments about the program or for assistance in designing evaluation criteria for outreach projects and activities.
