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Union protection with limited advancement opportunities - Library Associate Chicago Public Library Employee Review

4.0
1 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Union protected, most colleagues are happy to be here

Cons

Nearly impossible to move up if you don’t have a MLIS degree

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5.0
9 Jul 2025
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Pros

Lovely community focus and wide range of responsibilities

Cons

None as I was only seasonal

2.0
18 May 2026
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Pros

Meaningful work, helping Chicagoans, good pay

Cons

The library commissioner is so out of touch with both Chicago and the staff that it’s painful. AI use to plan and direct work is rampant and frustrating. No support from the mayor/city, huge budget and staff cuts make the work much harder. It’s a struggle.

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