3. Who is in a position to take action on library issues? Has power to make decisions? To influence decision makers? Who must the library pay attention to because of his/her/their influence and/or authority? How are you planning your approach to these people?
4. Who would most likely be nominated as those who have a stake in library plans, services and/or policies? Who by reputation or stereotype is most likely to be thought to have an interest in the services or policies under consideration?
External Stakeholder: Business Leaders
Those affected by demographics i.e. increase in Hispanic
External Stakeholder: Outstanding Educators
External Stakeholder: Opinion Leaders
External Stakeholder: Articulate Library Users
External Stakeholder: Others
2. Who are the stakeholders who are not likely to be involved but if they were might threaten the success of the library's plan?
8. Who else has a stake in any changes to the library? Suppliers, potential suppliers, users, creditors, allies, competitors (other information service providers), regulators, and employees should be idenitified.
6. Who is involved in other community activities, agencies, etc.? Would their support benefit the library? Who are the activists whose energy should be harnassed? Who has the time to invest in taking action?
5. What demographic groups haven't you thought of? Do you know anyone belonging to these groups? What would their opinions be?
1. Who in the community is vocal about the library, its services and policies? For example, if you're contemplating a relocation or refurbishing who would be vocal? Who observes board meetings? Writes letters to the editor? Expresses support by donation money? Demonstrates an understanding of the mission of the library?
