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Children's Librarian experience - Children's Librarian New York Public Library Employee Review

2.0
Nov 12, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

-stable salary -work with the public and with children, schools, nonprofits -resources available to enrich professional development -ability to coordinate programming between many branch libraries and work with other professionals, receive wisdom and input from library professionals from all over the city

Cons

-Lots of top-down control and direction -frequent transfers with no warning -few opportunities to submit feedback to higher-ups -lack of autonomy -poor DEIA

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Cons

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Pros

- Unparalleled work-life balance, especially for tech workers. - A very relaxed and friendly environment with no micromanagement. - Generous leave policies. - Most projects have very slow deadlines, so there’s no significant work pressure. - A laissez-faire work culture. - If you’re contemplating retirement, pursuing a master’s degree, or starting a side hustle, this is an excellent place to work.

Cons

- Compensation is significantly below market rate. - Toxic directors and senior leaders favor certain employees and encourage sycophancy. Sycophants are rewarded with benefits such as flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely. - Promotion is contingent upon being a sycophant. - Directors and senior leaders often avoid the office altogether or have erratic schedules, such as arriving at 7 pm and leaving whenever they please, while simultaneously enforcing strict rules. - If you’re an ambitious individual seeking career growth, this is not the ideal place to be.

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