Hernon, Peter.

Assessing service quality satisfying the expectations of library customers Peter Hernon and Ellen Altman. - 2nd ed. - Chicago American Library Association 2010. - xi, 206 p. 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Understanding ends and means -- A look in the library mirror -- "Your mission, should you choose to accept it ..." -- Measuring and evaluating the components of service quality -- What can go wrong with numbers -- Managing the three C's (comments, complaints, and compliments) -- 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.

9780838910214 (alk. paper)

2009040332


Public services (Libraries)--Evaluation.
Public services (Libraries)--Evaluation.--United States

Z711 / .H45 2010

025.5 / H558a2