New York Public Library Reviews
Updated Aug 11, 2019
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Anthony Marx
67 Ratings
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"NYPL really takes care of their employees" (in 19 reviews)
"Part time employees are given flexible hours to work around school schedules" (in 12 reviews)
"Excellent place to work"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at New York Public Library full-time for more than 8 years
Pros
Great working environment for all.
Cons
Salary is lower compare to private companies.
New York Public Library2019-08-05"Dream job that turned into a nightmare"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at New York Public Library full-time for less than a year
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Great opportunity for creative people; talented staff; room for growth.
Cons
If you apply for a position in a branch of the New York Public Library, be aware that you can be transferred at a moment’s notice, and end up in a place where you may be unhappy, and at times scared. I wish I knew that could happen before I applied for a position at a branch in a quiet suburban setting. Within a week or two, I was telling friends that I found the perfect job. I chatted with patrons about good books....
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Make clear to potential employees that they may be transferred at a moment's notice, even if they do not want to be in the new location.
New York Public Library2019-08-11"Good student job"
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I worked at New York Public Library part-time
Pros
Ample training & at the branch I worked at we switched areas/activities on an hourly rotation which helped me stay focused and engaged. Would have been manageable even during semesters (I only worked one summer). Management is flexible.
Cons
Pay was at/just above minimum wage for this role/level
New York Public Library2019-07-23"Wonderful place to work"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at New York Public Library part-time for more than a year
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At the library I work at, the employees really really care about their jobs. It makes every task, even the most tedious, a pleasure.
Cons
The higher-ups don't understand how awful budget cuts could be. They're always insistent on cutting costs, but hardly ever consider how detrimental their decisions are for the smaller departments.
Advice to Management
Listen to your workers.
New York Public Library2019-07-07"Page"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at New York Public Library part-time
Pros
- Good pay and good hours
Cons
- Can be tedious work sometimes
New York Public Library2019-07-07"Great place to work"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at New York Public Library full-time for less than a year
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NYPL has fantastic people and everyone is dedicated to its mission
Cons
As a non-profit, resources are tight
New York Public Library2019-06-07"One of the easiest jobs in the city, just no immediate career growth opportunities"
StarStarStarStarStarRecommendsI have been working at New York Public Library part-time for less than a year
Pros
Extremely flexible schedule while you are in school
Cons
No more than 19 hours a week, even if school is out of session
New York Public Library2019-05-22"Great place to get your feet wet in employment"
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Great vacation and time off
Cons
Working with all types of people. Most of them might have mental health problems
Advice to Management
Even the smallest person count
New York Public Library2019-05-08"Learned a lot"
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RecommendsApproves of CEOI worked at New York Public Library full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
benefits, job security, location, work environment
Cons
some of the people were not the nicest to be around
New York Public Library2019-04-02"good to start out"
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I worked at New York Public Library part-time for less than a year
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flexible schedule for school and finals
Cons
need more training to know things
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