Evaluation Tools and Resources
Resources for Evaluation
- Outreach Evaluation Resource Center (OERC)
The OERC provides support for evaluation within in the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM). The OERC has developed practical guides for evaluation,- Measuring the Difference: Guide to Planning and Evaluating Health Information Outreach
- Planning and Evaluating Health Information Outreach Projects
This series of three booklets offers practical guidance on planning and evaluation methods. All of the OERC publications are freely available online.
- Measuring the Difference: Guide to Planning and Evaluating Health Information Outreach
- W.K. Kellogg Foundation Evaluation Toolkit
Specifically developed for W.K. Kellogg grantees, however the toolkit section provides a useful outline for approaches to evaluation and tools to use including logic models. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation also offers free publications such as the Evaluation Handbook (pdf), and The Logic Model Development Guide
- United Way's Outcome Measurement Resource Network
Offers free resources specific to the identification and measurement of program- and community-level outcomes.
- Shaping Outcomes
An online course by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis on outcomes based evaluation.
- Online Calculators
NN/LM MidContinental Region has developed online calculators tools to determine the value of resources and services provided by the library, Valuing Library Services Calculator, and to determine the dollar value benefit of library services, CBA/ROI Calculator.
- Evaluation Glossary Terms
from Western Michigan University’s Evaluation Center.
Logic Models
- Define How a Program Will Work – The Logic Model
Part of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine’s guide for developing a community-based health information program. This succinct web page defines a logic model and provides a basic logic model template.
- Booklet #2-Including Evaluation in Outreach Project Planning
This booklet from the Outreach Evaluation Resource Center provides a sample logic model for an outreach project, a logic model template, and suggestions for using logic models at different stages in an outreach project.
- The Community Tool Box
Developing a Logic Model or Theory of Change from the University of Kansas, Work Group for Community Health and Development provides a substantial introduction on using logic models.
- Evaluation Logic Model
University of Wisconsin-Extension, Program Development and Evaluation. This site provides modules on teaching and training in logic models. A variety of sample logic models are listed on the front page along with logic model templates.
- W.K. Kellogg Foundation Logic Model Development Guide
available online for free.
- CDC Evaluation Working Group
Has compiled a list of resources specific to logic models including theory, articles, and logic model samples.
Tools for Conducting a Needs Assessment
- MAR has created state profiles which include resources containing statistical data and community health information; both types of resources are useful in gathering information for a local needs assessment.
- Public libraries: Public and Community Partners: Working Together to Provide Health Information
This website includes a section on conducting a needs assessment.
- Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce (PHPartners)
Aa gateway to health resources selected by a collaborative group from U.S. government agencies, public health organizations, and health sciences libraries. The Health Data Tools and Statistics section provides links to resources for data collection.
Please contact Sue Hunter, Planning and Evaluation Coordinator, NN/LM MAR, sue.hunter@med.nyu.edu, or 1-800-338-7657.
