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New York Public Library reviews

3.5

58% would recommend to a friend

(614 total reviews)
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Anthony Marx

53% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

New York Public Library has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 614 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The New York Public Library employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry (3.9 stars).

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614 reviews
5.0
May 12, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

There are, it would seem, a lot of different divisions to explore just how you might want to fit in and build professional experience in a library environment, beyond traditional public service, but if you are a current staff member looking to move ahead in your career, look elsewhere. Here, it really just depends on who you know.

Cons

Horrible managers. A witch is a witch, no matter if her accessories include a broomstick and flying monkeys or a sensible pantsuit. In one particular division, it's not at all uncommon to see only women hired for positions of any significance, so you're out of luck if you were born with an Adam's Apple and like technology.

3.0
Apr 1, 2014

Accounting department is a joke

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits; work-life balance; very flexible in terms of time off.

Cons

Accounting department is a big joke; a lot of hypocrisy and drama. Immature employees - can be pretty malicious. Some not qualified for their jobs.

3.0
Mar 28, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great benefits, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10 holidays, 10 sick days, great medical insurance.

Cons

The salary is a bit too low compared to the amount of work that I needed to put in on a daily basis. Depending on what department you work for, the job can be very easy or very stressful/demanding.

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