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Jamie Lambert

@jamielambert

Organized, adaptable professional with 15+ years of experience in operations, project coordination, and delivering exceptional service.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a public-library leadership role where I can drive operational excellence, coach teams, and lead technology modernization (ILS/RFID/makerspaces) while strengthening community partnerships through innovative programming and outstanding customer service.

Results-driven professional with 15 years of experience leading operations, coordinating complex projects, and delivering exceptional customer service across public service and administrative environments. Skilled at managing competing priorities, improving processes, and supporting cross-functional teams with strong organizational and communication skills. Known for building efficient workflows, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and ensuring projects are completed accurately and on time. Adept at problem-solving, adapting to changing priorities, and maintaining a calm, professional approach in fast-paced environments. Passionate about helping organizations achieve their goals through collaboration, attention to detail, and dependable execution.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Deputy Director

Laurens County Public Libraries

Sep 2017 - Jun 2026 (8 years 9 months)

Served as executive coverage and led system-wide operations for a two-branch public library system serving approximately 73,200 residents. Supervised eight direct reports and supported administration of a $1.5 million annual operating budget while advancing technology initiatives (ILS, RFID, digital collections) and public programming.

Library Operations Budget Administration Strategic Planning Digital Collections Makerspace Development CSS Social Media Management

Electronic Resource Manager

Laurens County Public Libraries

May 2015 - Sep 2017 (2 years 4 months)

Managed electronic collections and digital resources while evaluating emerging technologies to modernize services and collections. Provided technology instruction and supported vendor relationships and system-wide technology initiatives.

Digital Collections Technology Evaluation Staff Training Vendor Management Makerspace Service Support Marketing Materials Promotional Design

Youth Services Assistant

Laurens County Public Libraries

Nov 2011 - Apr 2015 (3 years 5 months)

Planned and implemented youth programming for children, teens, and families while supporting collection development. Provided reference and readers' advisory services and developed partnerships with schools and community organizations.

Youth Programming Readers' Advisory Reference Services Information Literacy Support Partnerships Outreach Public Programming Collaboration Customer Service

Library Assistant

Spartanburg County Public Libraries

Jan 2008 - Dec 2009 (1 year 11 months)

Supported circulation and public service operations and supervised support staff. Assisted with programming and collection maintenance while providing customer service and readers' advisory support.

Circulation Operations Public Service Staff Supervision Customer Service Readers' Advisory Collection Maintenance Program Support Library Operations Teamwork Service Excellence

Work Study Assistant

Winthrop University

Aug 2003 - Dec 2006 (3 years 4 months)

Assisted with digitization projects and supported digital collections while monitoring computer labs and printing services. Supported faculty technology initiatives and contributed to library operations and special projects.

Digitization Support Digital Collections Computer Labs Printing Services Library Operations Special Projects Monitoring Customer Service