St. Louis Public Library Reviews

The lowest paid employees--especially circulation assistants and information specialists-- are regularly expected to work above their pay grade. Pay is insulting to begin with. HR does not negotiate salary with these employees, and all increases over the minimum pay are denied by the Director of HR (who makes six figures). Admin is out of touch with the public service employees and does not take their concerns or complaints seriously. Branch mangers, regional managers do what they can, but are often overworked themselves and are constantly facing understaffing due to the low salary and poor working conditions.

The administration have little to no regard for the emotional and physical well-being of the staff - especially people lower on the totem pole. Direct coworkers are the best people I've ever worked with. Turnover is so high, they can't keep the library staffed ever because people are constantly leaving to find better jobs. There are no opportunities for growth or mobility in the library. The job description on the ad and the work you end up doing are completely imbalanced.