Hi Mary, et. Al.,
LM provides the
Niche Staff Skills Academy on our
Continuing Education page, for all library staff. There’s a Customer Service category on the right side of the home page once you create an account. There are de-escalation technique courses, crucial customer service skills, setting boundaries with patrons,
and so many more course options. All self-paced. There are also some articles and recordings via
WebJunction (also linked on LM’s CE site) that you can access by searching for “Customer Service.” Please reach out to us if you have any questions.
This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Thank you,
Cathy Lancaster
Youth Services Coordinator
Library of Michigan
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Good Morning MichLibL,
I am wondering if anyone has taken a good training that provides scripts for addressing challenging patron situations in the Library. For example, the Blackbelt Librarian teaches us to address a problem by assuming the patron doesn’t
know that a rule is being violated, “Excuse me, Sir, you probably didn’t realize that food is now allowed in the study room”. This allows the patron to save face. I am looking for similar trainings that provide examples of what staff could say to address
difficult encounters.
Thanks for any suggestions you can offer, Mary
Mary Jean Harrison
Director
Coloma Public Library
151 W. Center Street
PO Box 430
Coloma Michigan 49038
269-468-3431
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