Does New York Public Library pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, New York Public Library employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at New York Public Library. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at New York Public Library?

58% of New York Public Library employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated New York Public Library 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at New York Public Library?

Library Page (93) , Librarian (47) , Senior Librarian (19) , Library Information Assistant (17) , Information Assistant (13) , Library Assistant (11) , Office Aide (11) , Tutor (10) , Part Time Library Page (8) , Page (7) , Young Adult Librarian (6) , Administrative Assistant (5) , Collections Processing Assistant II (5) , Collection Processing Assistant II (4) , Library Technical Assistant (4)

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

"Good benefits and no weekends" ((in 53 reviews)); "Many of the librarians and other pages were great people and made working there great." ((in 36 reviews)); "The staff are friendly and easy going." ((in 25 reviews)); "Flexible hours for part timers and hourly." ((in 23 reviews)); "It was a great work environment." ((in 17 reviews))

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

"LOW PAY!!!! 50k may be the highest and that with a Masters Degree" ((in 53 reviews)); "The salary is low and the number of hours are capped to 19 hours a week." ((in 28 reviews)); "Management wasn't as organized as initially expected." ((in 20 reviews)); "It is absurd that some of these managers have the jobs they do" ((in 14 reviews)); "Some upper management doesn't understand the reality of working with the public." ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about New York Public Library redundancies in 2026?

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

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NYPL is Golden - Library Technician II New York Public Library Employee Review

5.0

26 Jan 2022

Library technician ii

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Pros

You learn here everyday. There are so much that the library offers than just books alone! Any topic you can think of or name, I guarantee that NYPL will have something on it. Books, DVD's, Archives, Manuscripts, Events, Special programs, the list goes on.

Cons

Every place have there moments of dealing with a difficult task. I have no cons really because I see people each day go above and beyond for patrons on the daily.

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5.0

22 Jun 2026

Tutor

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Pros

Flexible schedule and overall fun work environment

Cons

I don’t have any cons

3.0

26 May 2026

Associate applications developer ii

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Pros

- Unparalleled work-life balance, especially for tech workers. - A very relaxed and friendly environment with no micromanagement. - Generous leave policies. - Most projects have very slow deadlines, so there’s no significant work pressure. - A laissez-faire work culture. - If you’re contemplating retirement, pursuing a master’s degree, or starting a side hustle, this is an excellent place to work.

Cons

- Compensation is significantly below market rate. - Toxic directors and senior leaders favor certain employees and encourage sycophancy. Sycophants are rewarded with benefits such as flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely. - Promotion is contingent upon being a sycophant. - Directors and senior leaders often avoid the office altogether or have erratic schedules, such as arriving at 7 pm and leaving whenever they please, while simultaneously enforcing strict rules. - If you’re an ambitious individual seeking career growth, this is not the ideal place to be.

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