Megan Smead

Megan Smead is a knowledgeable library professional with diverse experience in children's and young adult services. Currently serving as the Children's Services Department Manager and Young Adult Librarian at Jefferson-Madison Regional Library since June 2021, Megan creates and promotes engaging programs for young audiences. Previous roles include Education Manager at Virginia Discovery Museum and Senior Children's Librarian at Brooklyn Public Library, where outreach and programming played crucial roles. Early career experiences included providing reference services at Hampton Library, designing promotional materials as a Librarian Trainee at Mineola Memorial Library, and working in various positions including quality control at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. Megan holds a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from St. John's University and a Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.