[Publib] How do you correct a coworker giving incorrectinformation?

[Tapley Trudell]

I've gotten this question in interviews before, and I have always taken
it to be less about policy than about people skills.  While getting the
best possible information to the patron should be everyone's priority,
the reality is that there are always people who will take correction
personally.  In interviews I have indicated that I would attempt to get
the correct information to the patron, while being as careful as
possible not to step on my coworker's toes in the process.  Not only do
I not want my hypothetical coworker to feel demeaned, I don't want
patron get the impression that said coworker doesn't know what she or he
is talking about.

Tapley Trudell
Adult Services Librarian
San Antonio Public Library

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