Funders are very interested in seeing a program logic model in grant proposals, and program evaluators use logic models to guide their work. Even funders who do not ask for them are delighted to see a logic model! A logic model is a graphic depiction of the relationship among the resources, activities, outputs, and outcomes of your program. It shows the relationship between your program’s activities and its intended effects in an implicit “if-then” relationship. However, logic models are often missing or are unclear in proposals. Moreover, a program logic model makes your program’s activities and anticipated outcomes transparent to everyone involved with your library or library system (e.g., board members, development team, evaluators, staff, community partners, funders, and others). In this introductory session, you will learn the fundamentals of logic models and think about how you can refine or develop your logic model (starting with a theory of change) so that you will be able to confidently add them to your proposals and stand out from the crowd as well as have clear direction for program evaluation.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
- Learn the key components of a theory of change and logic model;
- Draft/refine their theory of change; and
- Draft/refine their logic model.
Who Should Attend: Librarians from all library types (not just academic libraries) given that we all have internal hierarchies in our organizations.
Presenter:
Karen L. Drill, PhD, leads the Drill Consulting Group LLC in Red Lodge, Montana, where she specializes in mixed methods applied research and evaluation. She is originally from Billings, Montana, and has also spent a large amount of time in Chicago, Illinois, and Portland, Oregon. For almost 20 years, Karen has been collaborating with organizations to develop a clear theory of change and logic model, conduct implementation and outcome evaluations, and develop internal capacity in program evaluation, data use, and data analysis. Outside of work, Karen can be found hiking or skiing (depending on the season), reading, watching documentaries, drinking coffee, or spending quality time with her friends and family.
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