Assessing service quality : satisfying the expectations of library customers / Peter Hernon and Ellen Altman.

Author/creator Hernon, Peter
Other author Altman, Ellen.
Format Book
Publication InfoChicago : American Library Association, 1998.
Descriptionxvii, 243 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Subjects

Contents Understanding ends and means -- A look in the library mirror -- "Your mission, should you choose to accept it..." -- Measuring and assessing the components of service quality -- What can go wrong with numbers -- Compliment and complaint management -- Listening to customers through surveys -- Listening to customers through focus group interviews -- Customer-related indicators and requirements -- Satisfaction and service quality: separate but intertwined -- Interpreting findings to improve customer service -- Embracing change - continuous improvement.
Local noteLittle-334057--305131043208U
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 231-237) and index.
LCCN 98008815
ISBN0838934897 (alk. paper)