Michael Lambert

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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Experience

  • San Francisco Public Library Graphic

    San Francisco Public Library

    San Francisco, California

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    San Francisco, California

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    San Francisco, California

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    San Mateo, California

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    Charlotte, North Carolina Area

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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
    City Leadership Forum

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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
    Future Trends & Leadership Skills
    Asking Leaders Critical Questions

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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)

Licenses & Certifications

  • Certified Public Library Administrator (CPLA)

    American Library Association - Allied Professional Association (ALA-APA)

    Issued

  • Public Librarian Certificate (N.C.)

    North Carolina Public Librarian Certification Commission

    Issued
    Credential ID 9494

  • Certificate of Librarianship (S.C.)

    South Carolina State Library

    Issued
    Credential ID 631

Volunteer Experience

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

    Our Council is a 42-member advisory body co-led by the Mayor of San Francisco and the superintendent of San Francisco Unified School District.

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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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    Member

    Coalition of Asian American Government Employees (CAAGE)

    - Present 6 years 6 months

    Education

  • 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.

  • 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.
    MISSION
    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.

  • Board Member

    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.

  • 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

  • Librarian Days: A Book-Surfing Life

    Public Libraries Magazine

    Public Libraries. Volume 63. Number 4. (July / August 2024)

    See publication

  • 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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  • Federal funding would be a game-changer for San Francisco’s beloved libraries

    SF Examiner

    Op-ed

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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%

    Other authors
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Organizations

  • SPUR

    Member

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    SPUR, the San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association, a leading civic planning organization and respected for our independent and holistic approach to urban issues. SPUR is a member-supported nonprofit organization.

  • Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA)

    Member

    - Present

  • BayNet - Bay Area Library & Information Network

    Member

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  • Municipal Executives Association (MEA)

    Member

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  • Public Library Association (PLA)

    Member

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  • California Library Association (CLA)

    Member

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  • American Library Association (ALA)

    Member

    - Present

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