Engaging with Stakeholders

Stakeholders

Stakeholders are not just library patrons. They are the community members and leaders to connect with for partnership and support of the library.


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Understanding what is important to stakeholders involves putting yourself in their shoes or mindset.​

  • How is their success measured?​
  • What do they care about?​
  • In what ways does the work of the library align with this person's goals?​
  • How likely or unlikely are they to support an idea?
To learn more about using data and planning, visit the Research Institute for Public Libraries website for resources and training.