Does American Library Assoc. pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, American Library Assoc. employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at American Library Assoc.. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at American Library Assoc.?

44% of American Library Assoc. employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated American Library Assoc. 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at American Library Assoc.?

Manager (5) , Program Coordinator (5) , Program Officer (3) , Communications Specialist (2) , Director (2)

What are the pros of working at American Library Assoc. according to real employee reviews?

"Good and people are great" ((in 12 reviews)); "Good benefits and some excellent teams." ((in 8 reviews)); "95% of ALA staff are delightful to work with." ((in 5 reviews)); "4 weeks accrued vacation throughout the fiscal year, plus holidays), and the work week is 35 hours." ((in 4 reviews)); "Such an encouraging work environment" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at American Library Assoc. according to real employee reviews?

"Extremely low pay (I do not make a livable wage) and no room for advancement whatsoever." ((in 6 reviews)); "salaries are low (though in line with nonprofits generally)" ((in 6 reviews)); "Management and board unfamiliar with best practices." ((in 4 reviews)); "The leadership was lacking at the upper levels." ((in 4 reviews)); "Ineffective managers and workers are left to keep on being ineffective." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about American Library Assoc. redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about American Library Assoc. redundancy and their outlook for job security at American Library Assoc. in 2026.

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3.1

44% would recommend to a friend

(68 total reviews)

Mary Ghikas

34% approve of CEO

6% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Culture and values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Diversity and inclusion

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Career opportunities

2.0

Senior management

American Library Assoc. has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 68 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The American Library Assoc. employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management and consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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68 reviews

3.0

Mar 20, 2026

good benefits but not room to grow

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

good benefits that allows for work life balance

Cons

no room to grow salary wise or position wise

3.0

Nov 21, 2025

Mission Driven

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Wonderful to work for librarians, they are kind, patient, generous.

Cons

Financially struggling, turmoil at the top, and not clear expectations set

2.0

Aug 28, 2025

ALA is broken

Senior program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good mission, dedicated colleagues, supporting libraries

Cons

There has not been a permanent ED for two years. The organization is in serious financial trouble. The group currently making decisions about its future are not considering the staff, the mission, or the impact on members.

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