Does Indianapolis Public Library pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Indianapolis Public Library employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Indianapolis Public Library. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Indianapolis Public Library?

82% of Indianapolis Public Library employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Indianapolis Public Library 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Indianapolis Public Library?

Page (6) , Librarian (4) , Computer Lab Assistant (3) , Library Assistant (3) , Computer Assistant (2) , Library Assistant II (2) , Public Service Associate (2) , Public Services Librarian (2)

What are the pros of working at Indianapolis Public Library according to real employee reviews?

"Friendly staff, union representation, cheese day" ((in 7 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 7 reviews)); "Flexible hours." ((in 4 reviews)); "Great people to work with at the branches." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Indianapolis Public Library according to real employee reviews?

"Stagnant salaries." ((in 4 reviews)); "Dysfunctional management, no accountability by managers, ineffective oversight by upper managament and human resources." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Indianapolis Public Library layoffs in 2026?

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

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4.2

82% would recommend to a friend

(72 total reviews)

John Helling

77% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Culture & values

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Senior management

Indianapolis Public Library has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 72 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Indianapolis Public Library employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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72 reviews

5.0

Nov 7, 2025

Great place to make a career

Circulation supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay, morale, location, career, vibe

Cons

Red tape, insurance, safety, security, union

5.0

May 15, 2025

Quiet and Calm Place to Work

Page

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It was a fantastic opportunity to work after school and gain experience with children and adults.

Cons

Not much that I can think of. Great communication and an easy interview process.

4.0

Apr 9, 2025

A wonderful place to work

Activity guide

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fantastic coworkers, decent pay, great benefits, wonderful mission, room for creativity.

Cons

The public can be challenging to work with.

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