Service matters : Single Service Point as a collaborative and professional learning initiative for service excellence

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Chauvet, Marianne, Bourbous, Vicki and Liston, Frances. (2016). Service matters : Single Service Point as a collaborative and professional learning initiative for service excellence. Journal of Access Services. 13(2), pp. 80-90. https://doi.org/10.1080/15367967.2016.1161518
AuthorsChauvet, Marianne, Bourbous, Vicki and Liston, Frances
Abstract

Changes and innovations in higher education learning and teaching acted as a catalyst for rethinking the way in which service was delivered to library clients at Australian Catholic University. The Single Service Point was piloted at one campus library in 2014 to develop a best practice approach to service delivery. The merging of cultures within the library environment was achieved through committed leadership, with staff agreeing on shared values and goals and applying the university mission. All staff were responsible for seeking solutions to challenges and becoming autonomous in their professional development and training. Overall, in a Single Service Point model, service efficiency, excellence, and quality increased through staff teamwork, contribution, and collaboration.

Keywordsacademic libraries; change process; collaboration; combined service desks; customer service; merging cultures; professional development; team planning; training
Year2016
JournalJournal of Access Services
Journal citation13 (2), pp. 80-90
PublisherRoutledge
ISSN1536-7975
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1080/15367967.2016.1161518
Scopus EID2-s2.0-84975794163
Research or scholarlyResearch
Page range80-90
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Online08 Jun 2016
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