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Publication Date: 2014
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Understanding the Voice of the Customer: Practical, Data-Driven Planning and Decision Making for Access Services
Huff-Eibl, Robyn; Miller-Wells, John; Begay, Wendy
Journal of Access Services, v11 n3 p119-134 2014
This article describes the process and role frontline access and public service staff play in needs assessment and evaluation of user services, specifically in understanding the voice of the customer. Information includes how the University of Arizona Libraries have incorporated daily data collection into the strategic planning process, resources required (staff and technology), sources of data and methodology for data collection, tools used in the assistance of analysis, and sample outcomes implemented as a result of this process. Methods and approaches presented can be adopted or modified for use at other institutions.
Descriptors: Library Services, Library Development, Decision Making, Data, Evidence, Best Practices, Needs Assessment, Data Collection, Strategic Planning, Information Sources, Academic Libraries, Library Research, User Needs (Information), User Satisfaction (Information), Trend Analysis, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Higher Education, Change Strategies
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Postsecondary Education; Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Arizona
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