[Michlib-l] Job Posting - VBDL Bloomingdale Branch Manager

[Elissa Zimmer]

Due to retirement, Van Buren District Library is seeking a qualified MLIS
to lead its Bloomingdale Library branch in Bloomingdale, MI, located in the
Village of Bloomingdale, MI, on the northern edge of Van Buren County, just
to the south of Allegan County, and about 20 miles northwest of Kalamazoo.
A youth services background and prior supervisory experience are preferred.
Please see below for further details and application instructions.
Bloomingdale Branch Manager

*Position Title: *Bloomingdale Branch Manager.

*Hours & Compensation:* Full time hourly at 40 hours per week with
benefits. Some nights and weekends required. Salary starting range:
$50,000-65,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include
Health Insurance including vision and dental, 401A with Match with 457
option, long term disability, paid life insurance, and mobile phone use
reimbursement.

*Qualifications: *Bachelor’s degree required; MLIS preferred. Prior library
experience required. Youth Services background preferred. Supervisory
experience preferred.

*Nature of Work: *Van Buren District Library is seeking an enthusiastic and
engaged leader for its Bloomingdale Branch, which is located in the Village
of Bloomingdale, MI, on the northern edge of Van Buren County, just to the
south of Allegan County, and about 20 miles northwest of Kalamazoo.
Bloomingdale is a rural community and the area is known for its
agriculture, with small farms and farm stands. Van Buren District Library
serves 44,230 residents from its seven branch locations. The Bloomingdale
Branch is hosted within the Bloomingdale Municipal Complex, the only branch
of its kind within the Library District.

The Bloomingdale Branch Manager is a position of responsibility, requiring
a person willing to perform a wide variety of duties. The Bloomingdale
Branch Manager must have an understanding of rural community library
service and be effective in developing good public relationships. The
Bloomingdale Branch Manager serves on a full-time basis, which includes
some evening and Saturday hours. These hours should reflect the best
interests of the Bloomingdale community and the Library District. The
Bloomingdale Branch Manager is responsible to the Executive Director. It
should be recognized that many, if not all staff members serve in multiple,
often unrelated roles. This is standard practice at VBDL.
Responsibilities:

   - Supervision of the Bloomingdale Branch of the Van Buren District
   Library.
   - Train, schedule, and supervise branch staff with a focus on excellent
   customer service.
   - Maintain a welcoming environment and branch library facility function
   and appearance in collaboration with local government and library
   administration; report building and grounds problems to local government
   staff and library administration.
   - Provide patrons with technology help and meet their information needs.
   - Ability to troubleshoot library equipment problems (ex. replenish
   copier supplies, etc.)
   - Develop children’s and adult events and classes in keeping with
   library district best practices in conjunction with the Assistant Director,
   PR & Technology Instruction Librarian, and other Branch Managers
   - Serve as Branch liaison for local officials, local schools, and other
   community organizations.
   - Attend Library District and local organization meetings requiring
   personal transportation.
   - Under the Collection Development team’s guidance, actively manage
   the Branch’s physical collection using current data to weed, rotate, and
   replace materials.
   - Oversight of the Branch’s circulation activities, including ILL and
   MeLCat
   - Other tasks as required by the Library Director.

*Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*

   - Desire to meet and serve the public in a welcoming and professional
   manner.
   - Knowledge of managerial policies and practices related to the
   management of the Branch.
   - Excellent organization and planning skills with the ability to work
   independently and as a team leader.
   - Intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Office and
   Internet utilities.
   - Ability to work some evening and weekend hours
   - Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with
   associates, supervisors, local officials, and the public.
   - Ability to read fine print with or without corrective lenses, to lift
   up to 30 pounds, bend, twist, crouch, kneel and refile library materials up
   to 90 inches in height.

The duties and responsibilities for this position, including essential job
functions and responsibilities, supplement Van Buren District Library
Personnel Policies and work rules applicable to all employees and may
change or increase by practice or policy, as deemed necessary by the
library. The library reserves the right to assign work outside of an
employee’s regular job assignment. The library also reserves the right to
change an employee’s regular job assignment, work location, or job
description at any time.

*To Apply:* Please submit a resume, references, and relevant cover letter
to Dan Hutchins, Executive Director, by email to dhutchins at vbdl.org.
Applications accepted through Friday, July 11th, 2025.

-- 
Elissa Zimmer (she/they)
Assistant Director
Van Buren District Library
200 N Phelps St
Decatur, MI 49045
269-423-4771
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