Summary
Amber Seely is a library leader and metadata analyst who has directed Harris County Public Library's Division of Collections & Technical Services since 2016, bringing over a decade of experience in collections and technical services. She specializes in data mapping and transformation across discovery, delivery, and decision-support systems, and has a record of upgrading workflows to boost return on investment. Adept at managing change, projects, and stakeholders, she has led metadata and cataloging initiatives across multiple institutions, including the City of Houston libraries and Rice University. She also contributes to the next generation of librarians as an adjunct instructor at Texas Woman's University. Based in Houston, Texas, Amber holds a BA from The University of Texas at Austin and an MLIS from Texas Woman's University.
10 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS), Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) at Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at The University of Texas at Austin