NCW Libraries Review - Assistant Librarian NCW Libraries Employee Review

Supportive staff, community engagement, great collection, and welcoming atmosphere.

communication is hard because of the sheer size of the district, patron interactions can be draining, technology challenges

Makes you care about the job and people.

Workplace culture consists of bullying, toxic negativity, and intimidation, The managers are out of touch with staff needs and stressors. Weaponized incompetence especially when it comes to WA Laws, NCW Libraries regulations, and following the union contract, Impossible to move up. Most internal candidates aren't interviewed for any positions they apply for. Tuition reimbursement for a required degree is way below average. High level of social worker burnout, Overworked, understaffed. Not enough pay. Caring about the job and people makes working here incredibly painful. No loyalty or respect for staff from executives or administration.