“I have known Michael Lambert since he came to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library about five years ago. We have been peers, first as Information Services Managers and then as Location Managers. I have worked on several committees with him and have participated in or directly benefitted from a number of projects in which he had a leadership role, including the establishment of a library volunteer program, the Work Smart intitiative for improving work efficiency, and a massive hiring program this summer. In every endeavor, Michael has been a high-energy idea person who hit the ground running, meeting all deadlines and getting the job done right. He has a wonderful gift for project management. He sees the big picture and the objective, then figures out the small pieces and brings all together into an organic whole that works and has the capacity to grow and develop further. The best example of this is the volunteer program that he was instrumental in developing. Thanks to his work, CM Library was able to continue functioning in the face of drastic funding and staffing cuts while creating good will in the community and convincing our funding sources that we were genuinely open to taking volunteerism as far as it could reasonably be taken. I heartily endorse Michael for any position requiring leadership skills, vision, high energy, and careful analysis and problem solving skills. I also commend him as a colleague who has on numerous occasions made time to help out at branches during staffing shortages and who regularly volunteers for extra work on teams and committees.”
Michael Lambert
San Francisco, California, United States
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Public Library Administrator with 3 decades of service among the nation’s premier urban…
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I'll be celebrating the Youth Literature Awards featuring the Beatty and California Young Reader Medal Awards, Saturday, October 19, 2024 in Pasadena…
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History was made today as Mayor London Breed 倫敦.布里德 appointed Ginny Lim as San Francisco Poet Laureate, the first Chinese American to serve in this…
History was made today as Mayor London Breed 倫敦.布里德 appointed Ginny Lim as San Francisco Poet Laureate, the first Chinese American to serve in this…
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As we approach pivotal elections in the U.S. this fall and Canada next year, the role of public libraries in fostering civic health has never been…
As we approach pivotal elections in the U.S. this fall and Canada next year, the role of public libraries in fostering civic health has never been…
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Experience
Education
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University of South Carolina
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Activities and Societies: Library & Information Science Student Association (LISSA)
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Library Leadership in a Digital Age brings together faculty experts, policymakers, and library leaders to consider the current state and future direction of the profession.
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The core focus of the CCSF and MEA Leadership Development program is to help City leaders build skills to successfully engage with key stakeholders, colleagues, the boss, the team and the individual team members. As part of a three month cohort, leaders take part in a workshop series to learn and practice models for communicating in a variety of situations.
Session Topics:
Communicating for Success
Coaching for Execution
Facilitation Skills: A Leader’s Toolkit
City…The core focus of the CCSF and MEA Leadership Development program is to help City leaders build skills to successfully engage with key stakeholders, colleagues, the boss, the team and the individual team members. As part of a three month cohort, leaders take part in a workshop series to learn and practice models for communicating in a variety of situations.
Session Topics:
Communicating for Success
Coaching for Execution
Facilitation Skills: A Leader’s Toolkit
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Organization and Personnel Management for Librarians (Jan / Feb 2013)
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This eight-session Academy is designed for public sector management employees and provides the opportunity to hear the newest and most innovative concepts and practices from top leaders in San Mateo County. Speakers for the Academy are current and retired local City and County Managers.
Session topics:
Public Policy
Community Building
Civic Engagement
Hard Times Bring Opportunities & Require Change
Public Sector Principles & Leadership
Human Resources
Future…This eight-session Academy is designed for public sector management employees and provides the opportunity to hear the newest and most innovative concepts and practices from top leaders in San Mateo County. Speakers for the Academy are current and retired local City and County Managers.
Session topics:
Public Policy
Community Building
Civic Engagement
Hard Times Bring Opportunities & Require Change
Public Sector Principles & Leadership
Human Resources
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Library Marketing Management (Oct / Nov 2011)
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Budgeting and Finance (Feb. / March 2010)
Fundraising & Grant-writing (Oct. / Nov. 2010)
Planning & Management of Buildings (Feb. / March 2011)
Management of Technology (June / July 2011)
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Certified Public Library Administrator (CPLA)
American Library Association - Allied Professional Association (ALA-APA)
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Public Librarian Certificate (N.C.)
North Carolina Public Librarian Certification Commission
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Certificate of Librarianship (S.C.)
South Carolina State Library
IssuedCredential ID 631
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President
Public Library Association (PLA)
- Present 3 months
Education
The Public Library Association (PLA) is the largest association dedicated to supporting the unique and evolving needs of public library professionals. Founded in 1944, PLA serves nearly 9,000 members in public libraries large and small in communities across the United States and Canada, with a growing presence around the world. PLA offers continuing education opportunities, unique public library initiatives, and a conference that welcomes public library staff into meaningful partnership. In…
The Public Library Association (PLA) is the largest association dedicated to supporting the unique and evolving needs of public library professionals. Founded in 1944, PLA serves nearly 9,000 members in public libraries large and small in communities across the United States and Canada, with a growing presence around the world. PLA offers continuing education opportunities, unique public library initiatives, and a conference that welcomes public library staff into meaningful partnership. In collaboration with its parent organization, the American Library Association, PLA strives to help its members shape the essential institution of public libraries by serving as an indispensable ally for public library workers.
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Commissioner
Children and Families First Commission
- Present 2 years
Children
Oversight body for the City and County of San Francisco’s Department of Early Childhood
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Council Member
Our Children Our Families Council
- Present 6 years 5 months
Children
The Our Children Our Families Council of San Francisco leverages and coordinates the systems of support in San Francisco to serve all families and children, with a particular focus on those with the greatest needs, so that they can stay, thrive and contribute to the city’s vibrant future.
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Dean's Leadership Council
University of South Carolina
- 1 year 2 months
Education
Council member for the Dean's Leadership Council - College of Information and Communications
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University Council on Diversity and Inclusion (UCDI)
University of San Francisco
- 1 year 7 months
University Council Purpose
The council brings together faculty, staff, students, and community members to work with the Vice Provost to help develop a campus diversity plan and provide advice, support, input, and recommendations on all aspects of diversity implementation at the University of San Francisco. This includes current efforts or emerging opportunities in diverse recruitment and retention, curricular and co-curricular initiatives, community outreach, campus climate, and…University Council Purpose
The council brings together faculty, staff, students, and community members to work with the Vice Provost to help develop a campus diversity plan and provide advice, support, input, and recommendations on all aspects of diversity implementation at the University of San Francisco. This includes current efforts or emerging opportunities in diverse recruitment and retention, curricular and co-curricular initiatives, community outreach, campus climate, and diversity related professional development. The council will also provide visible support for office initiatives and communicate campus diversity efforts with their offices and/or campus constituencies. -
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Coalition of Asian American Government Employees (CAAGE)
- Present 6 years 6 months
Education
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Board Member
San Francisco Tech Council
- 5 years 1 month
Science and Technology
The SF Tech Council advances digital inclusion for older adults and people with disabilities so all can participate in the city's connected community.
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Coach
American Youth Soccer Organization - Palo Alto AYSO Region 26
- 1 year 9 months
Children
VISION
Children's lives and community enriched through youth soccer.
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To develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs through parent/community volunteers that provide a great experience and builds a connected community and develops positive character through participation in a fun, fair, and safe family environment. -
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Fatherhood Collaborative of San Mateo County
- 2 years 1 month
Children
Our mission is to provide a forum to address and support the importance of men and fathers taking an active role in the well being of children and families. We believe that increased education, awareness and access to services provide family success, improve quality of life and ultimately meet a long term goal of minimizing the demand for county human services.
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Steering Committee
Peninsula Partnership Leadership Council
- 1 year 9 months
Education
The Peninsula Partnership Leadership Council is a collaborative group of influential leaders from multiple disciplines whose mission is to formulate policies that meet the needs of children, youth and families in San Mateo County with a current focus on school readiness, early literacy and family engagement.
Publications
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Librarian Days: A Book-Surfing Life
Public Libraries Magazine
Public Libraries. Volume 63. Number 4. (July / August 2024)
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We’re keeping San Francisco libraries safe and inclusive, despite the surroundings
SF Standard
Opinion piece: City Librarian Michael Lambert outlines how he’s worked to keep San Francisco libraries safe and accessible in the midst of the homelessness and drug crises.
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Reinvesting and Renewing for the 21st Century: A Community and Economic Benefits Study of San Francisco's Branch Library Improvement Program
City and County of San Francisco
The report provides a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the San Francisco Public Library's largest capital program -- a 14-year project that resulted in building or renovating 24 of San Francisco’s 27 neighborhood branch libraries. Key findings: (1) for every $1 invested in the San Francisco Branch Library Improvement Program (BLIP), the city realized a return of between $5.19 and $9.11; (2) the capital investments and additional operating spending associated with the BLIP contributed…
The report provides a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the San Francisco Public Library's largest capital program -- a 14-year project that resulted in building or renovating 24 of San Francisco’s 27 neighborhood branch libraries. Key findings: (1) for every $1 invested in the San Francisco Branch Library Improvement Program (BLIP), the city realized a return of between $5.19 and $9.11; (2) the capital investments and additional operating spending associated with the BLIP contributed more than $330 million in indirect and induced benefits to the San Francisco economy; (3) public meeting room space increased by 62%; (4) public access computers increased by 135%; (5) participation in children and youth programs increased by 235%; (6) participation in non-English programs increased by 349%; (7) public satisfaction with library services increased by 8%; (8) branch open hours increased by 22%; (9) system-wide electricity usage decreased by 8% over two years; (9) system-wide water usage decreased by 6%
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Organizations
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SPUR
Member
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Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA)
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American Library Association (ALA)
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