Library Resource Center Assistant, Part-Time

Milton Hershey School; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in the United States seeks a service‑oriented and detail‑focused Part‑time Library Resource Center Assistant to support high school students and staff.

The LRCA handles circulation, supports instruction and research, maintains collections and databases, coordinates interlibrary loans, and supervises student workers to foster literacy and lifelong learning.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Minimum of three years of related experience in library, education, customer service or information resource environment.
• Experience with library databases, catalogs, or library management systems such as Destiny or Library Manager.
• Knowledge 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; high integrity.
• Ability to work independently while contributing as part of a team and engage with students.

Responsibilities

• Manage circulation services.
• Support classroom instruction and research initiatives.
• Maintain library collections and databases.
• Coordinate interlibrary loans.
• Supervise student workers.

Skills

Library databases

Cataloging MARC records

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Destiny

Library Manager

Job description

Library Resource Center Assistant, Part-Time – (26000182)

Description

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

• Associate degree required.
• 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.

Schedule

: Part-time

Job Type

: Standard

Job Posting

: Oct 9, 2026