Library Circulation & Materials Technician

City-of-Fargo; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fargo is seeking a Library Clerk to support daily library operations. Responsibilities include shelving materials, assisting patrons at the circulation desk, and preparing items for circulation.

The role requires accuracy, reliability, and a courteous public-facing approach. Essential duties cover processing materials, weeding, handling fines, and basic clerical tasks while maintaining safety and organization across branches.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of library practices and procedures including classification.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Basic computer operation and data entry abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons at the circulation desk with borrowing and returning materials.
• Shelve books and keep shelves organized according to library standards.
• Process new materials and update records in the system.
• Prepare materials for circulation and apply labels as needed.
• Mend, clean, or resurface materials as part of technical services tasks.
• Handle routine clerical duties such as filing and answering phones.

Skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Fargo is seeking a Library Clerk to support daily library operations. Responsibilities include shelving materials, assisting patrons at the circulation desk, and preparing items for circulation.

The role requires accuracy, reliability, and a courteous public-facing approach. Essential duties cover processing materials, weeding, handling fines, and basic clerical tasks while maintaining safety and organization across branches.