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      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

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      3.8

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.4

      Culture & values

      3.4

      Work/Life balance

      3.1

      Compensation and benefits

      3.0

      Career opportunities

      2.8

      Senior management

      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
      4.0
      Oct 29, 2013

      Good people, good work, low pay

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      Pros

      The NYPL attracts very good people. Everyone I have met believes in public service and in helping people learn. I feel good when I leave work.

      Cons

      I don't feel like there is much room for growth (some other jobs perhaps there is) and the pay is low.

      2.0
      Dec 30, 2008

      Change from the top down. Only.

      Librarian
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      Pros

      It's a noble institution. The resources are unparalleled. The compensation is fair, and positions are secure. Benefits are generous. Your co-workers are friendly intelligent people committed to learning in all its forms and to serving the public of New York City. There are plentiful of opportunities for staff development.

      Cons

      Libraries are changing. The New York Public Library is changing. The information landscape is changing. All to the good. But rather than working with their highly competent employees to involve them and consider their expertise in planning and implementing changes, decisions are made by senior management behind closed doors and then employees are informed. Or not.

      4.0
      Aug 21, 2008

      Its a job

      Senior librarian
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      Pros

      Its prestigious to say that you have worked for the New York Public Library, only a thirty five hour work week, many branches so it is easy to find a better fit, good benefits, there are a lot of different types of training that is offered, part of an union

      Cons

      the salary is low compared to other big city libraries, there have been a lot of changes recently without a lot of informing the staff, positions are being eliminated or changed, managers are being forced to reapply for their jobs, some librarys are not located in the best areas, having to work Saturdays and nights,

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