Circulation Services Associate, Library (Closes 9/27/2026)

The City of Bismarck is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For details and to apply online: www.bismarcknd.gov/jobs

Description: This part-time position is responsible for providing direct assistance to the public at the Checkout Desk, and assisting with carrying out Circulation Services Department operations, assigned tasks, and special departmental projects. Scheduled Thursday and Friday mornings and every fourth Saturday.

Supervision Received: Works under the direct supervision of the Head of Circulation

Services and the Circulation Services Manager.

Examples of Duties

Greets patrons, listens to and understands patron requests, and accurately

provides assistance.

Accepts payments for services and makes change quickly and accurately.

Performs basic financial record keeping via computer and on paper. Assists with

daily reconciliation of the Checkout Desk and Adult Information Desk cash

drawers as assigned.

Ensures all Circulation Services opening and closing procedures are completed

accurately.

Participates in covering open shifts to ensure the Checkout Desk is consistently

fully staffed.

Assists patrons with using the online catalog and library equipment, such as

photocopiers and printers.

Shelves materials and participates in shelf maintenance, shelf reading, and

organizing materials.

Generates and processes circulation reports and notices as assigned,

conducting follow-up with patrons as needed.

Proficiently uses the librarys computerized circulation system and online catalog

to create new borrower records, check items in and out to patrons, search for

and request items, and handle overdue notices.

Performs other duties of a comparable level/type as required

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or GED is required.

Two years of satisfactory work experience with the public is required.

A bachelors degree is preferred.