Library Resource Center Assistant, Part-Time

Mhskids; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School seeks a service-oriented Library Resource Center Assistant (LRCA) to create a welcoming, resource-rich learning environment for high school students and staff. This on-site, part-time role combines library services, collection management, curriculum support, and student engagement to ensure resources are accessible and aligned with academics.

The LRCA will manage circulation, support instruction, maintain databases, coordinate interlibrary loans, and supervise student

Qualifications

• Three+ years of related library, education, or information-resource experience.
• Experience with library databases, catalogs, or ILS systems.
• Knowledge of cataloging and MARC records.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy.
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and engage with students.

Responsibilities

• Manage circulation services and support classroom instruction and research.
• Maintain library collections and databases and coordinate interlibrary loans.
• Supervise student workers and assist staff and students as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Tools

Destiny

Library Manager

Job description

Library Resource Center Assistant, Part-Time

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best pre-K through 12th grade private schools, where approximately 2,200 students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost-free home and a top-notch education. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed today, with the resources to ensure students can thrive. The school has prepared over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students for future generations.

Milton Hershey School is seeking a service-oriented and detail-focused Part-time Library Resource Center Assistant (LRCA) to help create a welcoming, engaging, and resource-rich learning environment for high school students and staff. This position combines library services, collection management, curriculum support, and student engagement to ensure resources are accessible, organized, and aligned with academic needs. Through daily interactions with students and staff, the LRCA helps foster a culture of reading, curiosity, and lifelong learning.

Key responsibilities include managing circulation services, supporting classroom instruction and research initiatives, maintaining library collections and databases, coordinating interlibrary loans, and supervising student workers. By connecting students with the information and resources they need to succeed, the LRCA contributes directly to student achievement and the mission of MHS.

This is an on-site, year-round position working up to 29 hours a week, Monday - Friday during school hours. The role compensates an hourly rate between $22.91 to $30.59, depending upon years of experience. The LRCA plays a vital role in supporting student learning, literacy, and research.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of related experience supporting research and literacy in a library, educational, customer service, or information resource environment.
• Experience working with library databases, catalogs, or library management systems such as Destiney, Library Manager or similar integrated library systems.
• Knowledgeable of cataloging practices and MARC records.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills. Must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team. Eager to actively engage with students.

Milton Hershey School does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.

Milton Hershey School will not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law (collectively “Protected Characteristics”), against any applicant for admission, enrolled student, or any other individual(s) who participate(s) in the programs, services, and activities of the School. Read important MHS policies on equal opportunity and diversity, equal employment opportunity, and more.