Customer Interactions

Rating Examples of behavior that would typify this rating

Unacceptable

  • Oblivious to the needs of the patrons.
  • Offends or confuses patrons.
  • Frequently rude, unhelpful, or uncooperative in handling telephone or in-person inquiries.
  • Communication and actions compromise the good reputation of the University, the Library, and its staff.
Needs Improvement
  • Interactions with patrons vary from encounter to encounter.
  • Lets mood or circumstances dictate behavior and acts unpredictably in response to patrons.
  • Occasionally uses inappropriate means of expression.
  • Does not follow up on promised actions.
Meets Expectations
  • Communicates in a clear, positive manner.
  • Treats patrons with respect, tact, and courtesy.
  • Exercises good judgement when dealing with patrons.
  • Gives out accurate information.
  • Seeks assistance from other staff to meet patron needs.
  • Consistently seeks to maintain the good reputation of the University, the Library, and its staff.
Exceeds Expectations
  • Communicates with patrons in a clear, positive manner, even under stressful conditions.
  • Simplifies and eases the patrons interactions in the Library.
  • Recognizes patrons needs that require the review, evaluation, or creation of Library policy.
  • Consistently follows through on promised actions.
Achieves Excellence
  • Contributes significantly to the good reputation of the University, the Library, and its staff.
  • Consistently exceeds expectations in each of the following areas:
    -Communicates in a clear, positive manner
    -Treats patrons with respect, tact, and courtesy
    -Exercises good judgement
    -Provides accurate information
    -Seeks assistance from others to help patrons
    -Simplifies and eases patron interactions with the Library
    -Recognizes situations where Library policy needs to be reviewed, evaluated, or created
    -Follows through on promised actions

 

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