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American Library Assoc.

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Strong community and benefits, but low pay and demands - Program Coordinator American Library Assoc. Employee Review

3.0
24 Jun 2026
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Pros

Employees build a great community. A lot of people have worked there for decades. Benefits are top notch and hard to beat.

Cons

Low pay, members can be very demanding, not a lot of support.

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5.0
14 May 2025
Recommend
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Pros

95% of ALA staff are delightful to work with. The other 5% are working too hard to be delightful. Libraries fill real needs in communities so it's easy to get behind the mission.

Cons

95% of ALA members are delightful to work with. The other 5% are oddly power hungry and exhibitionist.

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3.0
20 Mar 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

good benefits that allows for work life balance

Cons

no room to grow salary wise or position wise

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