Question 1

Does American Library Assoc. pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, American Library Assoc. employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at American Library Assoc.. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at American Library Assoc.?

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44% of American Library Assoc. employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated American Library Assoc. 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at American Library Assoc.?

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Program Coordinator (6), Manager (5), Program Officer (3), Communications Specialist (2), Director (2)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at American Library Assoc. according to real employee reviews?

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"Health benefits are good (for now)" ((in 10 reviews)); "Good and people are great" ((in 9 reviews)); "95% of ALA staff are delightful to work with." ((in 5 reviews)); "Fun colleagues at this work place." ((in 4 reviews)); "Such an encouraging work environment" ((in 3 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at American Library Assoc. according to real employee reviews?

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"salaries are low (though in line with nonprofits generally)" ((in 6 reviews)); "Management and board unfamiliar with best practices." ((in 4 reviews)); "The leadership was lacking at the upper levels." ((in 4 reviews)); "Ineffective managers and workers are left to keep on being ineffective." ((in 3 reviews)); "If you start at a manager level or higher position it might not be bad compensation" ((in 3 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about American Library Assoc. layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about American Library Assoc. layoffs and their outlook for job security at American Library Assoc. in 2026.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed American Library Assoc. locations?

Accepted Answer

Chicago, New York, Washington, Pittsburgh

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