Beautiful work environment but challenging patron issues - Reference Librarian Boston Public Library Employee Review

great people to work with

low pay considering the time.

Even on the worst day, I wouldn't want to work anywhere else. It is a big enough system that if you don't fit in one area, there is room to move.

A lot of people are not prepared for an urban public library that is free to all. Anyone can come in the building, and they do. That can be very stressful and people who have no distress tolerance should not work here.