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Sacramento Public Library

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Could be so much better - Supervisor Sacramento Public Library Employee Review

2.0
9 Sept 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Work hours are consistent but not flexible. The pay and benefits are okay but not keeping up with the times. The new director appears to care about employees, treating others with respect, and transparency. Time will tell. Working with the public and making a difference in their lives is the main pro.

Cons

You will find a lot of micromanaging from the admin/management team. There are many hoops to jump through, and input from employees is not sought out or welcomed. New projects and tasks are constantly added to the workload without true consideration for how it affects employees doing the work. Employees are stretched too thin. Health and wellness for employees are talked about but not actually supported in authentic and effective ways. Training is very poor but has gotten slightly better.

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5.0
18 May 2021
Recommend
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Pros

getting to help the community

Cons

I have no real cons to working here

1.0
10 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good pay. You will gain a lot of experience quickly because the workload never seems to stop. Branch staff are hardworking and care deeply about serving the community.

Cons

Leadership communication is extremely limited and can feel like sending messages into the void. Responses from leadership are rare drops, and staff rarely receive meaningful engagement from the director. Management tends to micromanage day-to-day tasks while avoiding larger systemic issues. Workloads steadily increase without corresponding staffing or structural support. Staff concerns about burnout and operational problems often receive polite acknowledgment, only to be immediately ghosted. Leadership focus is often on internal “pet projects” rather than improving core services or supporting frontline staff. Long-term sustainability for staff wellbeing is not taken seriously.

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