Does Denver Public Library pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Denver Public Library employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Denver Public Library. This rating has decreased by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Denver Public Library?

43% of Denver Public Library employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Denver Public Library 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Denver Public Library?

Librarian (12) , Library Assistant (3) , Library Assistant II (3) , Circulation Clerk (2) , Library Assistant I (2) , Library Program Associate (2) , Shelver (2)

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

"Depending on the branch you work at your coworkers are great." ((in 10 reviews)); "Good benefits (for 20" ((in 8 reviews)); "Culture and values, outside of the officially defined norms are good." ((in 3 reviews)); "Many branch teams are cozy and loving like family" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"I can’t believe I put up with it for so long (especially considering the low pay)." ((in 11 reviews)); "Leadership is stuck in the past and lacking major diversity, pay is not livable in Denver" ((in 3 reviews)); "Upper management is totally disconnected from the rest of front line staff." ((in 3 reviews)); "Blatant favoritism happening at certain locations" ((in 3 reviews))

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2.9

43% would recommend to a friend

(66 total reviews)

Michelle Jeske

27% approve of CEO

27% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (66 reviews)

Denver Public Library has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 66 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Denver Public Library employee rating is 20% below average for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

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66 reviews

5.0

2 Feb 2024

Old

Library shelver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

It’s a library, it’s amazing

Cons

Human, customers, bureaucracy and the like

5.0

12 Mar 2022

Librarian Review

Librarian

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Fantastic colleagues; Satisfying work; Great life/work balance

Cons

The compensation, while competitive in comparison to other metro library districts, is low than most industries.

5.0

1 Jun 2021

Good Place to Work

Translator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- Flexible schedule - Diverse community - Ethical environment

Cons

- Limited opportunity for advancement

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