Priscilla Bryant-Gaffney Email & Phone Number

20 Jameson Hill Road, Old Orchard Beach, Maine

Managed all aspects of the prekindergarten to second grade library, taught (remote and live) library lessons and maintained a daily routine of check in/out of materials.Creatively scheduled community readers for a week-long Dr. Seuss Read Across America celebration for students and staff.Collaborated with school technology leaders and district librarians for purchase of prekindergarten through 12 grade educational databases, remote learning platform choices, and technology trouble shooting and integration.

58 Woodville St.., Falmouth, Maine

Managed all aspects of the Library Media Center, taught K-5 library skills and maintained check in/outs of materials, circulation desk duty and other library related duties.

Mt. Healthy Branch - Cincinnati, Oh

Developed successful outreach programs with Mt. Healthy junior and senior high school students and staff. Planned summer adventure speaker series with diverse topics such as, Herbal tinctures and history, three-part summer job search, and coffee roots and history. Organized monthly programming topics, including simple (no-stove) cooking, Swahili Music and Cultural History, Wii gaming challenges, and TGIF teen movies. Facilitated craft hours, including DYO notebook, no-sew t-shirt bag, ink art tiles, and holiday themed crafts. Collaborated with other teen librarians and children’s librarians across the 40-branch library system.

Clifton Branch - Cincinnati, Oh

Assisted patrons as “roving librarian” – there is no front desk – with intrinsic knowledge and connected tablet. Educated patrons in effective utilization of Sierra system for self-directed check-in/out/hold process and research. Advised patrons navigating Search Ohio, Ohio Link/Interlibrary Loan and other database research tools. Instructed and guided monthly Craft & Create program for adults. Facilitated English as a Second Language Conversations group for new immigrants and Adult Book Club.

Covington, Kentucky - Cincinnati Area

Utilized Evergreen automated circulation system to process materials, register new borrowers, and collect fines and fees; processed in-transit materials, missing and debt collection lists. Provided outstanding customer service and impeccable work ethic; able to cover all departments as needed.

Sanford - Portland, Maine Area

Managed 1,670 square foot library serving 463 fourth through sixth grade students and second, 930 square foot library serving 103 first through third grade students. Lead Teacher for an after-school and summer program called Kids Club. Supervised two library assistants.

West Waterboro - Portland, Maine Area

Managed 4,400 square foot library serving 800 fifth through eighth grade students. Guided after-school workshops learning voice/podcasts using KeyNote and Voicethread. Coached year-long Odyssey of the Mind problem solving teams; attended OM World Finals.

Kennebunk - Portland, Maine Area

Managed 4,200 square foot library serving 650 sixth through eighth grade students. Produced weekly broadcast featuring school programs; produced civil rights video. Collaborated with school and public librarians on Summertime Treasures literature review.

Scarborough - Portland, Maine Area

Initiated Library Literary Series to bring authors, writers and business leaders into school. Created Library Leaders program where students taught larger student body pertinent library skills.

Master Of Library & Information Science - Mlis

Bachelor’S Degree, Elementary Education

Elementary Education

Activities and Societies: Resident Assistant, Graduate and International Residence Hall

Associate’S Degree, Retail Merchandising And Management