Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe how the logic model can provide infrastructure for library programming from planning, tracking accomplishments, identifying where adjustments are required, to reporting outcomes. Design/methodology/approach The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental Region has used the logic model since 2003 for planning and organizing its work. Its geographically dispersed librarians carry out six project initiatives. The logic model is used during planning to establish consensus on expectations and responsibilities. An online reporting tool, developed in 2004, tracks staff activities to the logic model. Quarterly reports for each project uses reporting tool data to determine whether the project is going along as planned or whether an intervention is required. At the end of the year, a final report assesses the achievement outcomes and indicators. Findings Writing a logic model is a study in semantics. It is important to be as specific as possible. Accurately defining terms saves puzzlement down the line on whether an activity was carried out as planned or an indicator was met. Measurable targets for each indicator encourage staff to continuously evaluate their activities and adjust their work to achieve the desired results. Writing realistic indicators is a process that improves with practice. Early in the program enthusiasm and the optimism of the librarian staff led to the indicators that were unrealistic within a one year timeframe. Practical implications The logic model accommodates the unforeseeable and helps evaluate whether an activity is worth doing. It is impossible to identify all future opportunities. The logic model runs from the visionary (goals) to the ordinary (activities). When the unexpected arises it can be evaluated on how closely it addresses goals and outcomes and can be tied to that goal or outcome when reporting. The integration of the logic model into the program is made more efficient with an online report system. Having a system that links staff work to the logic model facilitates analysis, decision making, and reporting. Originality/value The logic model is generally touted as a planning tool. This paper expands the use of the logic model as a tool for planning, tracking, and reporting.

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逻辑模型：不仅仅是计划工具

目的本文的目的是描述逻辑模型如何为图书馆编程提供基础架构，从规划，跟踪成就，确定需要调整的地方到报告结果。设计/方法论/方法自2003年以来，中陆大陆地区国家医学图书馆网络已使用逻辑模型来计划和组织其工作。其分布在各地的图书馆员执行了六个项目计划。计划期间使用逻辑模型建立对期望和责任的共识。2004年开发的一种在线报告工具可将员工的活动跟踪到逻辑模型。每个项目的季度报告均使用报告工具数据来确定该项目是否按计划进行或是否需要干预。在今年年底，最终报告评估成就成果和指标。结论编写逻辑模型是对语义的研究。尽可能具体是很重要的。准确地定义术语可以免去对活动是按计划进行还是达到指标的困惑。每个指标的可衡量目标都鼓励员工不断评估他们的活动并调整他们的工作以达到期望的结果。编写现实的指标是一个随着实践而改进的过程。在项目初期，图书馆员的热情和乐观态度导致指标在一年的时间内是不现实的。实际意义逻辑模型适应了不可预见的因素，并有助于评估一项活动是否值得进行。不可能确定所有未来机会。逻辑模型从有远见的（目标）到普通的（活动）。当出现意外情况时，可以对其实现目标和结果的紧密程度进行评估，并在报告时将其与目标或结果联系起来。使用在线报告系统可以将逻辑模型集成到程序中，从而更加高效。拥有将员工的工作与逻辑模型联系起来的系统有助于分析，决策和报告。独创性/价值逻辑模型通常被吹捧为计划工具。本文扩展了逻辑模型作为计划，跟踪和报告工具的用途。使用在线报告系统可以将逻辑模型集成到程序中，从而更加高效。拥有将员工的工作与逻辑模型联系起来的系统有助于分析，决策和报告。独创性/价值逻辑模型通常被吹捧为计划工具。本文扩展了逻辑模型作为计划，跟踪和报告工具的用途。使用在线报告系统可以将逻辑模型集成到程序中，从而更加高效。拥有将员工的工作与逻辑模型联系起来的系统有助于分析，决策和报告。独创性/价值逻辑模型通常被吹捧为计划工具。本文扩展了逻辑模型作为计划，跟踪和报告工具的用途。