Actors and target groups

Table of contents

• Actors (partners and all their relationships, description of the environment of disseminating LLP results)
• Actors in the model of cooperation
• Target groups for libraries

Actors (partners and all their relationships, description of the environment of disseminating LLP results)

In an LLP project, the following actors have different but key roles in the project implementation:

The dissemination of the results and outputs of each project is differentiated according to the different stakeholders. The main target group which gets priority for the dissemination of the results in each LLP project is the final beneficiaries, the group of people that is going to benefit from the project results. Different dissemination methods can be used in order to reach the target group which depend a lot on the specific target group that is targeted. Therefore, dissemination methods are differentiated depending on if the final beneficiaries are immigrants, Roma, employers, managers, universities, students, workers in a specific field, teachers, etc. However, it is very important to identify the dissemination channels which are appropriate for each target group.

The stakeholders are another main target for dissemination activities. Each project needs the support from key stakeholders in order to reach a wide target group and ensure its sustainability. Stakeholders may include local, regional, national and transnational policy makers and authorities, umbrella organisations able to mainstream information, funding bodies, networks, etc. Again, the dissemination methods vary according to the differnet stakeholders.

Finally, the general public is an important target for dissemination of the project because it raises the awareness of the project and its impact among the community. The general public can be reached through general dissemination methods such as publications in the media, etc.

Actors in the model of cooperation

On the side of Libraries there is a description of their possibilities, knowhow and resources (facilities, communication channels). On the side of LLP organizations there are presented results of LLP, their knowhow and resources. LLP organizations initiate and coordinate cooperation with libraries according to dissemination LLP Model.

The model takes into account libraries in general, but of course it depends on the profile of each library and LLP organization and their specific possibilities and needs. The model is a recommendation and the most important is mutual cooperation between library and LLP organization.

Target groups for libraries

These target groups are both - individuals and organizations, for general and specific topics. Target groups are important for choosing tools and action plan of dissemination.

Brief explanatory of terms are in glossary.

• Library users
• Students
• Library professionals
• LLP participants of specific LLP events organized by library
• LLP organizations
• Users of lifelong learning services
• People in the labour market
• Decisionmakers
• Civil servants and officials
• Non-governmental organizations (NGO)
• Academics (teachers, lectors, trainers, researchers)
• Public (general public, users of LLP results)
• Media, PR sectors
• Subjects providing consultancy and informational services relating to all aspects of learning/education
• Research centers and subjects concerned with lifelong learning issues