Assessing service quality : satisfying the expectations of library customers

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hernon, Peter (Author), Altman, Ellen (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Chicago : American Library Association , 2010
Edition:2nd ed
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Understanding ends and means
  • 2. A look in the library mirror
  • 3. "Your mission, should you choose to accept it"
  • 4. Measuring and evaluating the components of service quality
  • 5. What can go wrong with numbers?
  • 6. Managing the three C?s (comments, complaints, and compliments)
  • 7. Listening to customers through surveys
  • 8. Listening to customers through focus group interviews
  • 9. Customer-related indicators and requirements
  • 10. Satisfaction and service quality : separate but intertwined
  • 11. Interpreting findings to improve customer service
  • 12. Embracing change-continuous improvement