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Austin Public Library (TX)

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Austin Public Library (TX) Reviews

3.0

45% would recommend to a friend

(9 total reviews)

Roosevelt Weeks

18% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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9 reviews
3.0
26 Mar 2022
Recommend
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Pros

There are amazing, funny, creative people working at every branch, so I'm always supported in some capacity. They are flexible as much as they can be with my school schedule. The healthcare benefits are very good.

Cons

There is a very clear line between the public-facing staff and those behind the scenes. Decisions are made by the higher ups with no real care for how the employees will feel. The customers (assumed) interest will always come first, even if there's a pandemic and the rest of the world is staying home (including the decision-makers themselves). Talks a lot of game about being diverse and inclusive, but consistently just slightly misses the mark. No raises or bonuses ever, unless you apply for a new position. And you must apply even for your same position at another location (for instance if its closer to your house), and you might get an interview, but you most likely won't get the job... and if you do, it will take 6 months.

2.0
31 Aug 2017
Recommend
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Pros

-meaningful mission of APL (public libraries, in general) -job security/stability -being a part of City of Austin employee networks and programs -City of Austin healthcare benefits, wellness program, bus pass

Cons

-Slow, inefficient City of Austin/municipal process -no upward mobility (advancement is based on seniority with city, not on workplace performance or qualifications) -employee reviews (every 6 months) meaningless and waste of time (no bonuses, no workplace incentives, and, often, no appreciation from management) -depending on branch, staff can be frustrating to work with since long-term staff and managers are often transferred from other City of Austin positions/branches/departments, so they lack necessary work ethic, education, and technical skills to perform their jobs

3.0
23 Oct 2024

Good benefits, Bad upper management

Anonymous employee
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Pros

This is city work—the benefits are great. Good time off and insurance.

Cons

The upper management structure of this company makes it impossible to get anything done. I expected a degree of bureaucracy, but it’s overwhelming at this place.

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