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Berkeley Public Library Reviews

3.0

28% would recommend to a friend

(8 total reviews)
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Elliot Warren

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69% positive business outlook

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5.0
6 Mar 2017

Kind co-workers and supervisor, good pay

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Pros

Biggest plus is the people who work at the library are overall really nice folks. The library is also a beautiful environment to work in, a gorgeous space with an open feeling. Also a good rate of pay for part time.

Cons

Not exactly a con, but, this can be difficult at times... You must be ready to interact regularly with homeless folks and some people with mental challenges. Despite the issues that can come with this, i feel it is important that there is a warm dry place for them to go. But it can be occasionally unpleasant. There is good security though, in case of any issues.

4.0
9 Nov 2022
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Pros

I am at the library in Illinois, not California. It is a mostly easy-going, relaxing job.

Cons

There is a complicated web of higher-up staff that are all related/close friends, so that is challenging. Also, there is not a lot of understanding of the public that are lower-resourced.

4.0
24 Mar 2014

Stable, a little staid

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Pros

Well funded, good pay, great benefits. Nice people, staff and patrons. Administration moving in right direction. Public supports library.

Cons

Some old guard staff are very set in their ways. Tech is behind the curve. Occasionally problem patrons can get scary.

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