Is Library Systems & Services a good company to work for as a Library Associate?

Library Associate professionals working at Library Systems & Services have rated their employer with 3.0 out of 5 stars in 49 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Library Systems & Services employees being 3.4 out of 5 stars. Search open Library Associate Jobs at Library Systems & Services now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Library Associate interview questions at Library Systems & Services .

Does Library Systems & Services pay Library Associate employees well?

Library Associate professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Library Systems & Services with 2.0 out of 5 stars based on 49 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 29.8% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Library Associate salaries at Library Systems & Services.

How happy are Library Associate professionals working at Library Systems & Services?

44% of Library Associate employees at Library Systems & Services would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 12% in the past 12 months. Library Associate professionals have also rated Library Systems & Services with a 3.3 rating for work-life-balance, 3.9 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.6 rating for culture and values and 2.5 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Library Systems & Services?

Library Associate II (18) , Library Assistant (16) , Librarian (13) , Library Associate (11) , Manager (6) , Branch Manager (5) , Library Technician (4) , Library Assistant II (3) , Associate (2) , IT Technician (2) , Library Director (2) , Library Support Staff (2)

What are the pros of working at Library Systems & Services according to real employee reviews?

"Work is easy and coworkers are nice" ((in 8 reviews)); "Great benefits, very generous" ((in 8 reviews)); "Professional, smart, dedicated staff who are focused on serving patrons and communities well." ((in 5 reviews)); "During my tenure with LS&S, I have had every opportunity to be the best librarian possible." ((in 5 reviews)); "Great culture and work environment" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Library Systems & Services according to real employee reviews?

"Upper management is al about the bottom line" ((in 6 reviews)); "Career Opportunities" ((in 4 reviews)); "paced and bad communication between colleagues" ((in 4 reviews)); "No room for advancement." ((in 4 reviews)); "I worked there for three years, was promoted twice, still making minimum wage." ((in 2 reviews))

Library Systems & Services Library Associate reviews

3.0

44% would recommend to a friend

(49 total reviews)

Todd Frager

Not enough data to show CEO approval

28% positive business outlook

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Library Associate employees have rated Library Systems & Services with 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 49 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Library Associate professionals have an average working experience there. Library Systems & Services is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Library Associate professionals compared to other employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

49 reviews

4.0

Jan 20, 2017

Good job with flaws

Library assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company was always good to me personally, things move much faster than in a city and therefore the libraries are able to have new and exciting things. The libraries are beautiful and stocked with diverse collections.

Cons

In the end it all still boils down to dollars and cents, it is run like a business and that leads to a lack of qualified staff (i.e. empty reference desks/lack of MLIS librarians), many branches run without enough staffing, they underpay, and overwork the staff they have.

2.0

Sep 14, 2016

Great co-workers poor management and pay.

Library assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You work with great people and help and serve the community. Job can* be easy at times. Other than that none.

Cons

No room for advancement. Management has no idea how to treat or pay employees. You have to earn vacation and sick time but you get "punished" if you use it. People have been there for 10+ years (before LSSI took over) and have the same pay as new hires. Management constantly looks over your shoulder and has no respect for employees. Supervisors gossip and talk behind peoples backs and treat them unfairly.

3.0

Oct 14, 2014

Growing Pains but moving in the right direction.

Library assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The opportunity to truly make a difference in my community by helping others. Dedicated professionals. Great teamwork. I have great benefits here.

Cons

Lot's of changes happening at "the top" of the organization. Communication is not always great but has been improving. Finally getting better support from HR. Pay is too low for the work we do.

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