Summary
Amber Seely is an experienced library leader and metadata analyst with 11 years of professional experience driving collections, cataloging, and technical services for large public and academic institutions. As Division Director at Harris County Public Library and an adjunct instructor at Texas Woman's University, she blends operational leadership with hands-on expertise in metadata mapping, workflow optimization, and systems integration. Amber has a track record of improving ROI through process improvement and managing complex change across discovery, delivery, and decision-support systems. Her background includes coordinating metadata at Rice University and leading materials services for the City of Houston, giving her deep institutional knowledge of both archives and modern library technologies. Colleagues value her ability to translate technical data flows into actionable policy and training, and she brings a practitioner’s perspective to teaching future information professionals.
11 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