1. HIL Research Project Evaluation Plan and Timeline April 15, 2008 A project of the Medical Library Association working with the National Library of Medicine under contract HHSN276200663511/NO1-LM-6-3511

2. Hypothesis #1  Health care providers are not aware of NLM resources such as MedlinePlus and Info Rx and training can increase awareness. Outcome: Health care providers are aware of NLM consumer resources such as MedlinePlus and Info Rx Measure: Training participants will report immediate increase in awareness of resources Method: Pre-/post-session evaluation; 2-month follow-up

3. Hypothesis #2  A health information literacy training taught by hospital librarians can raise awareness among health care providers and impact quality care. Outcome: Health care providers are aware of health literacy issues and see value in changing patient interactions Measure: Training participants will report immediate increase in health literacy knowledge and intention to act Method: Pre-/post-session evaluation; 2-month follow-up

4. Hypothesis #3  Use of Info Rx by health care providers to refer patients to MedlinePlus and hospital librarians can be increased via education and support. Outcome: Health care providers will use Info Rx to refer patients to MedlinePlus and hospital librarians Measure: Training participants will use Info Rx to refer patients over two to six-month period Method: 2-month follow-up; Info Rx tracking system

5. Outputs  # of trainings conducted  # of training participants  # of surveys collected  # of Info Rx distributed  #of Info Rx reminders sent out  Products developed Promotional brochures, flyers, etc Training packets, handouts, etc Training Powerpoint and notes

6. Outcomes  Awareness of NLM resources MedlinePlus and Info Rx  Knowledge of health literacy issues and intention to act  Use of Info Rx by health care providers to refer patients to health information and the library for help

7. Evaluation Requirements  Complete outreach activity data collection form for each training conducted  Collect pre-/post-session evaluations from training participants  Distribute 2-month follow-up email survey  Submit Info Rx tracking monthly report  Participate in curriculum evaluation Webinar

8. Timeline  Implement training (April – June, 2008)  Distribute and collect pre-/post-session evaluations (April – June, 2008)  Submit Info Rx tracking monthly report (April, May, June, July, August, Sept, 2008)  Distribute and collect 2-month follow-up email survey (June – August, 2008)

9. Timeline  MLA ’08 (Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 3:30 – 4:30 pm)  Conference calls (April, May, June)  Participate in curriculum evaluation Webinar (July 2008)  Other