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Whatcom County Library System

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Not for Everyone, but Good for the Right Person - Anonymous employee Whatcom County Library System Employee Review

3.0
15 Sept 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

People are generally kind. No micro-managing, not competitive, not adversarial in negotiations. You can be yourself. Good benefits. Provide great services to the public.

Cons

Cliquish, huge lack of diversity in administrative office. Lack of communication and clarity. Passive attitudes and complacency. Promises to be a place for advancement and finding projects but doesn't provide pathways or support to do so. Low wages.

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5.0
6 Nov 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Books and people are nice

Cons

Commute is a pain but nothing else

4.0
5 Aug 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The people at this library are amazing. Everybody is interesting and passionate about what they do. The work is enjoyable, rewarding, and fun for the most part. Management is generally very supportive of staff.

Cons

The pay, even for PSA roles, is low in comparison to the cost of living in the area and the wages at neighboring libraries. There are also very few opportunities for full-time advancement, and almost none beyond the PSA level.

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