Bridget Dailey
Marion,OH
Summary
Youth services professional with proven background in library science, specializing in fostering youth engagement through innovative programs. Known for strong collaboration skills and achieving impactful results in early literacy initiatives. Highly adaptable to changing needs, with expertise in digital resources and program development.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Services Librarian
DELAWARE COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
Delaware, Ohio
07.2024 - 04.2026
Youth Services Specialist
DELAWARE COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
Delaware, Ohio
06.2015 - 07.2024
- Plans, promotes, conducts programs storytimes family, toddler, preschool ages 0-6
- School age programming 6-11
- Committees-Strategic Planning, DEI, KREL
- Displays
- Provide reference service to patrons of all ages at the information desk. Use Polaris, LEAP, SearchOhio, OhioLink, and WorldCat to locate materials for patrons.
- Assist patrons with using Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy to obtain ebooks and audiobooks.
- Every Child Ready to Read
- Implemented and planned
- Withdrew picture books
- 1st chapter collection
- Developed and organized book lists
- Proposal period products
- Interaction Station/Noon Year’s Eve (Family programs)
- Virtual storytimes during 2020
- School visits-preschool
Enrollment Specialist and Youth Programs Teacher
AMERICORPS STATE AND NATIONAL, YWCA FAMILY CENTER
Columbus, Ohio
05.2011 - 12.2013
- Organized and conducted daily parent and child enrollment sessions
- Assisted parents in completing YWCA, ODJFS, and subsidized child care application forms
- Planned, organized, and implemented activities and field trips for children ages five to twelve to support creative play, exploration, and learning.
- Documented contact information, program surveys, attendance reports, and medical forms for all parents and children enrolled in the program.
Lead Infant Teacher
YWCA FAMILY CENTER
Columbus, Ohio
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum for ages six weeks to six months.
- Created a safe and secure learning environment through routines, play, and exploration.
- Supported and communicated with parents to create family-based relationships.
- Completed and maintained child assessment and observation forms, parent surveys, and state regulated Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services (ODJFS) and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) logs.
Youth Service Outreach Coordinator
AMERICORPS VISTA, UGIVE.ORG
Dayton, Ohio
01.2003 - 05.2011
- Contacted school administrators, non-profit coordinators and students to coordinate meetings that resulted in relationship building and use of website.
- Created and delivered informational presentations and website demonstrations to school administrators and non-profit coordinators.
- Produced and designed informational volunteer guide
Education
Master of Library and Information Science -
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
05-2024
Bachelor of Science in Education - undefined
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
08-2009
Skills
- Reference services
- Youth programming expertise
- Child development
- Collection development
- Reader's advisory
Timeline
Youth Services Librarian
DELAWARE COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
07.2024 - 04.2026
Youth Services Specialist
DELAWARE COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
06.2015 - 07.2024
Lead Infant Teacher
YWCA FAMILY CENTER
08.2012 - 08.2013
Enrollment Specialist and Youth Programs Teacher
AMERICORPS STATE AND NATIONAL, YWCA FAMILY CENTER
05.2011 - 12.2013
Youth Service Outreach Coordinator
AMERICORPS VISTA, UGIVE.ORG
01.2003 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science in Education - undefined
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
Master of Library and Information Science -
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY