Job Posting - Branch Manager, Westacres Branch (West Bloomfield Township Public Library - MI)

Position: Branch Manager, Westacres Branch Full Time (35 hours per week) Includes evening and weekend hours (Saturday/Sunday) Qualifications: MLIS or equivalent from an ALA accredited library school; 3- 5 years of public library experience; 2-3 years of supervisory experience, experience in project development and implementation; experience understanding and managing budgets; interpersonal/communication skills; demonstrated competency with information technology including digital resources, online catalogs, the internet, social media sites, mobile devices; commitment to public service; monitors mainstream and professional media. Responsibilities: Plans, organizes, and directs the operations of the branch; responsible for the overall appearance, maintenance and safety of the facility and grounds; supervises branch staff, including hiring, orientation, scheduling, evaluation, training and development; prepares, oversees and monitors the budget; responsible for the overall materials collection development and maintenance; serves as the primary librarian-in-charge of the facility; provides reference and reader’s advisory service as well as technology support to the public. Salary Range: $70,707 - $100,846 per year depending on qualifications Benefits: Medical with prescription, dental, optical, disability and life insurance coverage; employee assistance plan; defined contribution plan; additional voluntary deferred compensation plan; vacation; holiday; personal and sick leave; paid memberships in professional associations. Deadline to apply: Friday, August 22, 2025 Application: Resume, online application form, and three professional work-related references. Submit online at: https://wblib.org/employment-application. Job Posting <https://wblib.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Job_Posting_Westacres_Branch_Manager_August_2025.pdf> Full Job Description <https://wblib.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Librarian-IV_Branch-Manager_Westacres_August_2025.pdf> Lauren Douglass Director of IT & Support Services
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